THE WINTER KIRK
(Stevenson Productions - Released September 2001)




For years, audiences have requested a recording of songs Smithfield Fair has performed at such religious events as Kirking of the Tartans and Christmas services. This collection presents songs of the kirk (church) shared by the group and enjoyed by audiences over the years, with guest appearances by family and friends.

What Shall I Give Him (Adapted for Lyric by Jan Smith from Christina Rosetti poem/Tune: Ash Grove), Child In The Manger (McDonald/Traditional), Taladh Chriosta/The Christ Child's Lullaby (Traditional), The Lord's My Shepherd (Traditional/Seymour), The Apple Tree/Midwinter Awakening (Traditional/D-B.Smith), Not In Vain (Wm. S. Smith/Traditional), Abide With Me (Lyte/Monk), Meet It Were To Praise Him (D-B. Smith), We Three Kings (Hopkins), God of Grace and God of Glory (Fosdick/Hughes), Be Thou My Vision (Traditional), Balloo Lammy (Traditional), Lord of the Highlands (D-B. Smith), Deck the Halls (Traditional), Once in Royal David's City (Alexander/Gauntlett), The Lord's Prayer/What Child Is This? (Traditional), Silent Night Mohr/Gruber), Amazing Grace (Newton/Smith/Traditional)


Produced by Dudley-Brian Smith & J. David Praet
Engineered & Master by J. David Praet
Recorded at Praet Recording, Alexandria, LA
Photography by Jim Zietz
Graphics by Greg Toney

Special guests:
 Margaret Claire Smith (vocals), Bob Smith (Vocals, acoustic bass), Tom Murray Sr. (Narration),
Joel Smith (Vocals), Baker S. Smith Sr. (Vocals).



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