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"The Sing the Word Scripture Memory CD set includes a variety of songs intended to help make Scripture memorization meaningful and fun. Steve Harrow, the creator of Sing the Word, is a worship leader and a composer with a Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music. His wife and four children also take part in the music and vocals on the CDs, making Sing the Word a true family business. Each CD comes in a plastic jewel case and includes an insert with the titles and lyrics for the songs. The titles are marked with the corresponding Scripture reference and a designation of the Scripture version used for the particular song. Versions include King James, New American Standard Bible, Revised Standard Version, New King James Version, New International Version, and the Amplified Bible. The CDs also include the instrumental background track for each song. The vocals are professional, with clear recording and excellent sound quality. Lyrics, lead sheets, piano scores, and more are available for purchase as downloads on the company website, and lyrics are available to view prior to purchase.
Our family continues to enjoy the songs in the Sing the Word Scripture Memory CD set, and we plan to enjoy them for many years to come! You can purchase the CDs separately or all together as a set. I searched for a downside to this product and simply could not find one. I suppose if you had an absolute preference for a specific version of the Bible, you might see that as a negative. Some of the songs include spoken Scripture before the song begins, setting the tone and preparing the hearts of the listeners. The Harrow family should be commended. What a blessing for homeschool families to have these CDs available to help us instill Scripture into the hearts of our children! "
 Donna Campos
Senior Product Reviewer
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC
"Hi! First I'd like to tell you how much we've enjoyed the 2 discs that we have, God our Provider and Great in Counsel...they've definitely become a family favorite (not only for us, but also for my 4 year old twins). It's so refreshing to have good, Scriptural lyrics set to REAL music, rather than children's Bible songs (which are okay in their place, but...) I feel that they're not only learning Scripture, but also to value and appreciate different forms of music (and therefore other cultures). Thank you so much for your contribuation to educating my children and I hope to hear a lot more from your family in the near future!"
Jan R.
Redmond, WA
"I thank the Lord for how He's continued to bless your life and ministry. The children's CDs are wonderful and I've already shared them with my grandchildren. Its been some years since you were here in Brooklyn. I'll never forget how God used you on your instrument. May the Lord continue to lead and guide you and your precious family. Sincerely in Christ,"
Carol Cymbala, director
Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir "The Heavens Declare" Sing The Word
® CD from the very musical Harrow family has very quickly become one of my favorite CD's from any genre. And I have to say that being a member of the NY Philharmonic, I am very particular about what I listen to when I am not performing myself. The musical and production quality alone should place this CD at the top of Billboard's charts and were it not for the fact that it is devised for a very different purpose and audience, I believe it would be. And though I could recommend this CD for purely musical reasons alone, the most compelling quality is how fully God's anointing permeates it. I have found it to be a real help in not only retaining the scripture verses used in the songs, but also as a faith builder and strengthener in times of trial. I also love the fact that I can sing the songs with my three year old and can actually look forward to extended car travels with the CD in the car! I greatly look forward to future musical and spiritual endeavors from the Harrow family. I really can't stress enough how much we all have enjoyed this CD and the others that you have made.
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Roger Nye, bassoon
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
"Your Scripture CDs have blessed us beyond words. I homeschool my two daughters and we absolutely love these CDs. What better way to meditate on God's Word than through memorizing in such a fun way! Thank you for being used by the Lord to give us such a valuable tool to memorize His Word. Just by listening to a new portion of Scripture each week, we have applied so much Scripture to our hearts. The best part is that the tunes are so memorable we remember them longterm. Every so often I play one of the CDs from the past school years and am delighted to know we're all remembering them and using them to apply to our lives. My two girls sang Proverbs 15:1 at church a couple of years ago. The oldest sang "A soft answer turns away wrath," and the youngest sang, "but a harsh word stirs up anger". The older of the two has a sweet, soft voice and sang her part of the verse like a little angel. Then the younger one came in with the second part, sounding every bit as harsh and nasty as she could. Not only did the point get across, but these two girls will Never forget that verse. The performance was truly priceless. Again, thank you so much for giving us such a valuable tool!"
Kristen S.
Mishawaka, Indiana
"I wanted to write and thank you for the blessing that your CDs have been to me and my family… I loved hearing my children singing scripture as we drove in the car and did chores at home. However, I also noticed that I really treasured being able to memorize scripture and see the Holy Spirit bring it to my mind at the perfect time…As a homeschooling mom with 5 children ages 2,4,7,8 and 12, I have very little quiet time or time alone. Many days it has broken my heart how little time I spend in bible study. It seems my brain is always being talked to, distracted, settling squabbles. It hurt my heart that I wasn't able to spend the time or clear mind meditating on scripture like I used to. And yet, I knew God gave me my children and understood this season of my life with little ones always nearby. What a jewel it has been to find your cd's that enable me to hear pure scripture during my busy, crowded days. I am thankful to be able to memorize scripture with my children and allow them to see me making this a discipline that I value. God has used The Heaven's Declare CD to lift my spirit this week as I declared that "His mercies are new every morning." Thank you so much for this gift in my life, my home, and my spirit. May God bless your family and your work."
Jenny S.
Lexington, SC
"Sing the Word A-Z has been a God-send for my 6 year old. She has type 1 diabetes, sensory issues and anxiety disorder. She has memorized them all, sings them all the time and uses them to help get rid of all her many worries. As a parent, and musician, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the quality of the instruments and children's voices. Thank you for your contribution to our family through music!"
Cindy B.
Harned, KY
"I just wanted to say thanks for creating such a great product. My kids love these and remember their bible verses very well."
Jennifer A.
Frisco, TX
"Thank you for producing the beautiful music on “The Heavens Declare”. I purchased the CD from Sonlight for our home school. Your music has transformed our home and school. It fills our hearts with praise for the entire day and is an enjoyable way to memorize God’s word. With much appreciation, Ann."
Ann A.
Cary, NC
"I just finished listening to All Nations Shall Worship. I think you have produced another great product. I believe you have a very nice balance of Eastern sounds (to link to our course of studies), and music we all are more
familiar with. I really like the one “fun” song you add (Go To The Ant), and your rendition of Psalm 91 brought tears to my eyes. Your team gets better and better at really clearly presenting the words, and musically, you continue with interesting and beautiful sounds. And I greatly appreciate the references linked to the songs.
Thanks again for your great service to kids everywhere to help them “hide God’s Word in their hearts.” I don’t think we ever forget the songs we sing! Keep up the good work! Blessings on you and yours, Sarita."
Sarita Holzmann
President, Sonlight Curriculum®
"The package with the music CDs arrived last week and the kids have enjoyed them so much. Each night, they both go to sleep with CDs players on, and it was fun to have some new music to introduce them to. You and your family are incredibly talented. Braden just can’t believe “how GREAT the kid’s voice are! It’s wonderful how you’ve applied your talents and love for music. We’ll enjoy it always!"
Kristen S.
Denver, CO
"For learning Scripture, I absolutely love the Sing the Word audio CDs. Actually, these are just plain some of my all-time favorite CDs, period! When we were moving overseas for a year and could only take a few CDs, these were the ones we took. The songs are musically rich and diverse. I've listed the CDs in the order Sonlight recommends them, but the order doesn't really matter. The songs on the CDs for the older grades are a bit more complex but the songs are very singable and we all enjoy them. Because the songs are delightful musically, I find I can listen over and over again. "
Hilary L.
Home School Curriculum Advisor
http://www.home-school-curriculum-advisor.com/
"I am a homeschooling mom and I have used Sonlight Curriculum for three years now. Last year, we got the A to Z Sing the Word CD, and we really enjoyed it. This year, I was also wanting something new for my children to listen to as they fell asleep, so I ordered A New Commandment. I am SO GLAD I got it. I like it EVEN BETTER than the first one. I just LOVE it. It's very relaxing. It doesn't get the kids all riled up and hyper. I love the Jewish instrument sounds. I love the more jazzy song near the end. I just LOVE it.
The whole morning, I was struggling with the children, trying to get them to calm down. They've been unusually loud and rambunctious today. I didn't know HOW I'd get them to have quiet time peacefully. Well, your CD arrived minutes before "quiet time" was going to be enforced. I put it in, and ALL THREE children, got an art book, sat on the couch, and LISTENED. No talking. No bickering. NOTHING. They just LISTENED. I was seriously SHOCKED. I didn't even TELL them to listen to the CD. This was nothing short of miraculous. Nap time happened peacefully, and my oldest is STILL listening to the CD. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I honestly have tears in my eyes. I really think God is using this CD to minister to us today.
I have been frustrated where music is concerned for years. I seem to have become REALLY picky. I am bored by almost all the contemporary Christian music out there, I'm not overly fond of most "classical" Christian or hymn CDs, and I like a variety of STYLES of music - but to get one where I like ALL the songs is a huge challenge.
My husband is a professional musician and he's picky about what kind of music our children listen to. He doesn't want them to listen to the "dumbed down" kids song CDs out there, and he wants them to be exposed to NEW music - NEW composers and styles, etc. AS WELL as the old. I think he'll be pleased with the quality and diversity of this CD.
Thank you so much for the effort you put into your music. Really. I can't thank you enough."
Jana C., Alberta, Canada
The Joy Box, www.joybox.typepad.com
"I want to thank you for your music because your songs really set the tone for our homeschool days. I made Bible study our first subject of the day. Every morning, we listen to a song from the CD, 1 song a week. At the end of the week, they should have memorized the song/scripture which then earns them a Bible sticker on their accomplishments chart. So Steve, you can just imagine
how crucial your CDs are to our homeschool life.
Several times, I have made the girls sing one of your Scripture songs to our house guests, especially the non-Christian guests. It never fails to touch people's hearts. Even at a young age, helped by your wonderful CDs, my daughters are spreading the gospel and evangelizing! Thank you once again, Steve and Anne. God bless you,"
Lori L.
Paranaque City, Manila, Phillipines "You're going to love this music from the ministry of a home-educating family! The parents are trained musicians who shaped the talent of their wonderful children. The result is a CD that implants God's Word in the hearts of your children and mine! The songs are beautifully written in varying musical styles, with nothing offensive (and I'm picky!). Includes instrumental tracks so your children perform the songs with high-quality music! These are some of our most exciting finds of the year!"
Marilyn Boyer
The Learning Parent
"My children (ages 10 and 11) have memorized scripture from 2 of your CDs (God Our Provider and Great in Counsel) with amazing retention! I too appreciate the ability to recall scripture when memorized to song. My children and I shared Psalm 42 at a morning service, and many were encouraged by the amount of scripture that our children were able to put to memory...we had the CD slipcover in hand when we sang and didn't have to peek once! Thank you for your wonderful ministry. We are so impressed with the high quality of your CDs. You have a wonderfully talented family, and we have been blessed by your ministry!"
Julie B.
Thorne Bay, AK
"We just bought the three newest ones today. I want to thank you and your wife for this ministry. We first bought the A-Z CD through Sonlight Curriculum back when we used that for home schooling...the STW [Sing The Word] CDs are a cornerstone for our family's music. The scriptures our children know best by heart are those found on the CDs. We particularly like the full psalms that are on the 2nd and 3rd CDs, and often our children are singing Psalm 1 and Psalm 24 as they go through their day. We are very blessed by your efforts as I know your own children must be. Thank you for helping this father put God's word into my children's hearts."
David E.
Newville, PA
"We wanted to let you know how much we love the "Great in Counsel and Mighty in Deed" CD! We just started our school year this week and are using the Sonlight curriculum with your CD included. My kids started learning Psalm 8 this week and absolutely love it!! They love listening OFTEN to the other songs as well. Thanks for proclaiming the good news through song in such an excellent way. You have a very gifted family and it is encouraging to see how all of you are using your gifts to the glory of God!"
Susan P.
St. Louis, MO
"I have written before to tell you how your CDs have blessed my family. I just want to reiterate that sentiment again as Christmas comes near. It's such a blessing to wake up in the morning with one of your songs going through my head. I never learned scripture as a child, and your CDs have made it possible for me to carry God's word with me all day long, no matter where I am or what I'm doing. My children sing your songs all the time. What a gift you have given us! We are so grateful."
Julie G.
Knoxville, TN
"THANK YOU! I am a musician and homeschool mom of four children. I started crying after the first few measures of Psalm 24 [from God our Provider]. It is exactly what I have been looking for for my kids. I love every arrangement and am so impressed by the children's voices. I am totally inspired by the Harrow family! The Lord has used your family's artistry to minister to us! Thank you!
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Maria H.
Lusby, MD
"Wow...no, WOW!! We fell in love with everything about the new Great in Counsel CD. We even found ourselves wonderfully blessed after midnight....listening to the instrumental track as we went to sleep. I salute your hard work, and the manner in which you have presented yourself before God. I can only think of the many families and churches scattered everywhere that will be using this music. You have no idea of the good fruit that will encourage growth within those who soak in the Blessed sound. Indeed this is a new song!!"
Pastor John McNamara
Rochester, NY
"Dear Steve & Anne, Thank you so much for your vision to teach
our children how to hide the Word in their heart through song. My son
Joshua David started with Sing The Word from A-Z, A New Commandment, and God Our Provider in March. It is only May and he has already memorized almost all of the songs, he is only two & 1/2. I also catch him reciting the songs on his own throughout the day! That is ALL he wants to listen to when he gets in our truck! If I put something else on, he says, NO MOMMY-SING A SONG! I am committed to teaching him God's Word and I am telling our friends about your products too. Thank you again for such quality products, the musical arrangements are beautiful. Please thank your children for such a wonderful job. I pray God will open the doors for our products to bless children (and adults) all over this world."
Janeen F.
Temple City, CA
"...With just one listen, a number of verses were committed to memory. Produced by a musically enterprising couple and their clutch of very young children, Sing The Word From A to Z features 26 short Scripture songs, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. There is a wide range of musical styles and songs are repeated 3 times for memory practice. And if your children are still at that young adorable stage, you can use the included instrumental-only tracks for a family recital. This is ideal listening for the younger crowd, and for those who take care of them."
The Timberdoodle Company
"A great mnemonic aid. [A “mnemonic” is a tool used to facilitate memorization.] A mix of children's and adult voices sing in front of an incredibly wide range of musical instruments and styles. If the words themselves weren't of interest, the music would be! ...An artistic and spiritual delight."
Sonlight Curriculum®
"Steve's original compositions are beautiful and inspired in the true sense of inspiration from the Lord. The children sing with amazing clarity and phenomenal intonation, and all the musicians are first-rate! Anne Harrow, especially, sounds truly complete and beautiful in the flute solos! BRAVO to all of you- what a blessed family, and you are sharing your blessings with all of us!!!"
Bonita Boyd
Professor of Flute
Eastman School of Music
"I want you to know how blessed I am by these songs you are recording with your kids. It's powerful stuff, and the writing and arranging blows me away. I think I've listened to the "Lift up your heads, O gates" section of Psalm 24 fifty times! I think that song is going to be really powerful done live with the kid's choir. Keep it up!"
Wes Nance
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
"We received Great In Counsel and we LOVE it as I knew we would. We especially love Psalm 8 (We LOVE the church bells) & Psalm 42, and "The Light of life." The music and vocals are
so absolutely GORGEOUS! Some of the songs sound similar to the boy's choir we saw (and heard)
and England and enjoyed so much. The Scripture CDs have been such a gift to our family. Rachael and Paris love them. I love hearing them sing and hum the Scriptures around the house - even when the CDs
aren't on! Thank you for your gift of music that we have enjoyed so much. I'm so happy for
your children, that they are so blessed to have received such a wonderful musical and Godly heritage from you."
Suzanne A.
Ben Lomond, CA
"I recently received the God Our Provider CD. I popped it right in, and caught my breath when I heard your children's voices. From all angles, I fell in love with this CD. The scriptures are a perfect fit for what home-schooling Christian families need to hear. The music you composed suits the readings to a T and speaks to the very depths of my soul. The children's voices are up there with the Vienna Boys Choir, in my very humble opinion. I listen to your CD whenever I'm in the kitchen (at least half the day, it seems). The kids love it as well. I'm so happy they're being exposed to all styles of music. My son especially likes Behold, I Stand at the Door and If Any of You Lacks Wisdom. Thanks again for your gift of music!"
Melissa
Lebanon, Ohio
"I received my [song] book! It's everything I hoped it would be! And the flute part I desired is there too. Thanks a lot for your hard work. I love the music. I learned it this year in our home school. I'm so glad you took the time to put those scriptures to music. Those songs will always have a special place in my heart. I look forward to more wonderful music. Keep up the GOOD work!"
Laurie
Portland, OR
"I want you & your wife to know what a blessing your "Sing the Word" Scripture Songs CDs have been to our family. Last year, our 5-year-old son learned the A-Z verses. (I learned them, too!) This year, our 2 youngest children (ages 6 & 4) are learning the Scriptures from the A New Commandment CD. Thank you for using your gifts to glorify God & to help others hide God's Word in their hearts. May God continue to bless you in your work."
Kim
Kirtland Hills, OH
"The All Nations CD is one of my absolute favorite CDs. I am a wife, mother, and elementary school teacher, and my experiences lead me to believe that this CD will appeal to adults and teens, as well as young children. I like the Scripture choices and the melodies, which are inspirational, and a perfect vehicle to transport the Word of God. The melodies and rhythms are unique and memorable, and each song reflects the musical influence of a different culture. The vocals are delightfully crisp and clear. This CD incorporates an interesting variety of instruments as well.
For me, All Nations fills the quiet time driving to and from work. I also use it to meditate on the Word, and it adds an element of peace and calm to my working environment. For children, the CD is a wonderful tool for teaching and memorizing Scripture. It provides a good opportunity for parents and children to discuss Bible stories and biblical truths. The CD is excellent for children to listen to during sleep time and play time. There is a great musical benefit for children as they sing the melodies along with the vocalists on the CD. And…a funny thing is when you’re not at all thinking about God’s Word…maybe at the super market, or your teen is drying her hair, or your little one is playing with blocks, don’t be surprised if each of you begins humming an All Nations’ melody and continues by singing the scripture….we have!"
Kathy D.
Rochester, NY
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