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Achor: The Wine of Lebanon (Dove 46, 1976)

Achor was a church-based group from London. The Wine of Lebanon was one of several albums they produced. (An earlier album, A Door of Hope, can be found at The Ancient Star-Song.) Their style is reminiscent of the Christian folk on the other side of the Atlantic, but for this John Pantry production Achor centred on the vocals while getting some assist from others in the instrumental backup, which does give the album a lift.

The songs are uneven; some are very good while others uninspiring. But the "cockney" rendition of John 17 on "Lord Please make your people one" is absolutely priceless.

The performers:

• Vocals: The group Achor, consisting of Claire White, Sue Martin, Irene Wilkie, Mavis Ford, Ann Smith, Chris Head, Alan Woodruff and Martin Lever
• Acoustic Guitars: Chris Head and Claire White
• Electric Guitar: Mo Witham
• Chris Head and Gerry Page
• Drums: Keith Entwhistle
• Congas: Bernard G. Shaw
• Flute/Clarinet: Robert McKay
• String synthesizer/piano: John Pantry
• Synthesizer: Joe King
• Flute/Clarinet arrangements: Joe King
• Vibes: Fred Chedgey

The songs:

1. Wine of Lebanon
2. I will never leave you
3. Changing
4. Ask and it shall be given unto you
5. Holy Nation
6. I am completely discouraged
7. Lord Please make your people one
8. Fallow ground
9. The House of Jacob
10. You can hasten
11. Father the time has come