Praise My Soul the God of Heaven

Here is a rebel piece of music that combines traditional sacred music with praise music. Beginning with the organ and a stately choir the text from II Chronicles 7:15-16 honors when God is with us in our sacred space. A praiseband feel takes over and introduces a simple song (sung by children or praise singers). Next thing you know the choir and organ bring in two traditional hymns (Come Thou Foun…

Uses: PraiseScripture: Psalm 150Power strength and majesty are the words that best describe this setting of Psalm 150. Written for organ and optional brass the opening builds to the choir's entry.A unison choral statement ensues that is noble and direct. Following a softer middle section the piece returns to the opening material to a glorious conclusion.

Exuberance and joy fill this work and its dramatic call to praise. A triumphant nuematic alleluia melody alternates between the voices giving the song a thorough and continuous theme of praise. Available separately: SATB SAB Brass Parts.

Although the words come from the 19th century there is no question the music is of today. The opening tonal clusters from the choir accompanied by a rolling line and steady harmony in the piano create a mood of mystery. Praise rings forth exuberantly in salute of God's command of life and death however the music stays well-grounded in reality and the newness is engaging. An excellent church an…

This anthem begins softly and sounds almost like a benediction. But the psalmist's emphasis was on praise and the music opens to a rousing center section. Returning to the opening motif the music ends in a warm and glorious alleluia amen.

From Psalm 27 comes a message of faith and hope. The musical writing is a bit challenging but well worth the effort. The flute adds a tremendous dimension not typical of obbligatos. A classical fugal-type middle section isrhythmic and festive. The concluding lines of praise are dynamically fulfilling. Available: SATB Flute Part.

The SATB setting released last year became one of the best-selling sacred chorals for the year. This SAB setting stands easily on its on and invites a whole new group of choirs to its message. Based on John 17:20-24 thiscommissioned anthem celebrates God's love for us and honors both a choir director and organist. A captivating melody this anthem explains how our understanding of God's love for …

The text from Nehemiah 8:10 and Isaiah 43:1-3 expresses joy through helping those who are less fortunate. The opening melody carries this message with delicate ease then moves into a brief choral statement of how precious we areto God. Excellent for general praise thanksgiving and mission themes.

Based on John 17:20-24 this commissioned anthem celebrates God's love for us and honors both a choir director and organist. A captivating melody this anthem explains how our understanding of God's love for us enables us to livemore fully as well. Organists and choirs will find this an excellent anthem of praise.