"In His Name" is a recording of Christian hymns. The recording features Auden as soloist where on some of the selections he plays the violin, and where on others he alternates between the violin and the viola, and where he also renders sacred rap on one of the selections…

"In His Name" features well-known sacred classics, as well as more modern contemporary compositions.

The selections are presented in a refreshing variety of styles:

How Great Thou Art : This old favorite begins with a lyrical violin acapella portion, then a piano chorded-counterpoint accompaniment joins in as the violin transitions to a variant scale-mode, then a full piano accompaniment develops as the violin climaxes in a major-key mode to a grand finale, expressing a sense of holy awe and praise to the great Creator.

God and God Alone : This well-known contemporary hymn is performed in a soothing yet majestic fashion, the violin solo is accompanied by piano and an orchestral arrangement.

He Touched Me : This well-known country gospel hymn features the violin with a poetic, rich and delicate piano accompaniment.

I’d Rather Have Jesus : This one features the violin, viola and guitar. This selection is performed in a very relaxed Chicago-bluesy style, and it will inspire you to sing or hum along the words of that old hymn if you know it.

I Come to the Garden Alone : This beautiful hymn is performed fully acapella on the violin. It is played in three verses where the first verse is played warmly on a low octave in minor-key mode, the second verse is presented on a higher octave in major-key mode, and the third verse is rendered with double stops and chorded bow-strokes in a way that hints at the "Bach Unaccompanied" classical style.

Pass Me Not : This hymn is performed in a full-bodied lyrical style, with the solo alternating between the violin and the viola. The violin and viola are accompanied by piano and an orchestral arrangement.

People Need the Lord : This modern hymn is performed in a flowing and lyrical fashion. The violin is accompanied by piano and an orchestral arrangement.

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus : This classic rendition is performed with a deep jazz influence. Both the violin and the viola are featured alternatively in a smooth and lyrical mood. The violin solo is accompanied by piano and an orchestral arrangement.

The Old Rugged Cross : A solemn and spiritually scenic rendition of this old hymn depicts the moments culminating in the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. The violin is accompanied by piano and an orchestral arrangement that reflects the solemnity of this hymn.

Holy Ground : This modern hymn is performed in a meditative style. Deep taiko drumbeats can be heard occasionally in the background promoting a “Mount Sinai sense” of truly standing on holy ground. The violin solo is accompanied by piano and an orchestral arrangement.

Amazing Grace : A massive dose of creative liberty was taken with the arrangement of this great classic spiritual. Amazing Grace is performed in three phases.

The first phase, spoken by Auden, is in the urban rap genre. The rap lyrics begin with verses from the first chapter of the gospel of John. The lyrics are accompanied by a powerful orchestration, with an Amazing Grace variant melody hauntingly played by the violin in between the rap verses…

The second phase transitions to a much more familiar presentation of the Amazing Grace spiritual. This phase is presented in a heavy southern gospel style as the violin sings a passionate and soulful tribute…

The third and final phase transitions to a grandiose cathedral-style rendition of this old favorite. Authentic Scottish bagpipes and the unmistakably powerful sound of a great & majestic pipe organ are used in that phase.

We Shall Behold Him / In A Little While... : This well-known contemporary favorite begins with an "end-of-days" musical setting, where the four horsemen of Revelation can be heard in the background, then a soothing angelic voice recites the promise of the New Jerusalem coming down to earth, then the violin starts with the We Shall Behold Him melody. The solo transitions between violin and viola, and there is also an interlude that features the old hymn "In a Little While We’re Going Home".

Auden dedicates this CD to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and trusts it will be a blessing to you.