Paul Williams and Joseph Martin have given us many beautiful songs for worship. Taken from the cantata A Time for Alleluia this octavo is one of their most impacting. Martin's soaring music lifts the words of our Saviorfor all to hear. This splendid invitation to discipleship is appropriate for Lent or anytime. A challenge for all people of faith to follow the footsteps of the Master. Unforgettab…

Following the success of the best-selling “Sunrise Resurrection ” the writing duo of J. Paul Williams and Joseph Martin revisits the celebratory style of the early American folk hymn with their spirited Hymn ofRising! The Easter vigil is captured in all its anticipation with this festive anthem. Perfect for Easter sunrise services or as an opener to your resurrection celebration &ldq…

The Piano Treasury of Hymns is designed to be the cornerstone of your personal music library. This tremendous collection contains 400 pages of the best-loved Christian hymns from Europe and America. From traditional favourites to contemporary worship songs, here you'll find the music that has inspired praise and worship for over four centuries. This sacred folio will provide years of enjoyment for…

Joseph Martin Kraus [1756–1792] composed his Requiem in 1775at the age of 19 for the parish church in his hometown of Buchen Odenwald. This followed the Miserere of 1773 and is the second of his surviving sacred compositions. Already in this early work Kraus shows that he was a representative of the musical “Sturm und Drang.” With all its youthful unconcern towards compositional technique this …

A Cantata Inspired by Spirituals-This major sacred work is musically inspired by traditional spirituals and tells of the ministry passion and resurrection of Jesus through familiar repurposed tunes narration and scriptures. Two endings are provided one for Holy Week and one with a jubilant Easter finale making this a versatile and inspiring work for a variety of Spring programming. From the rh…

Uses: General Lent Scripture: Matthew 4:18-21: Mark 1:16-20: Luke 9:1-6 Springing from the inspiration of Scripture this anthem articulates an important moment in the life of Christ and His chosen disciples. Filled with musical text-painting a memorable main theme delivers an expressive call to service. A winsome piano part supports the voices and offers a beautiful fabric of sound for the word…

The Folded Flag. There is no more poignant sight than the solemn ceremony of the folded flag. The dignity associated with honoring one who has given the last full measure of devotion is rich with tradition and provides a moment of deep reverence for those in grief. This inspiring anthem presents three moments with the flag as it moves from the hands of grief to soaring and into the hearts of the f…

From the best-selling cantata Testament of Praise this anthem of thanksgiving is a beautiful reminder for us to have a grateful heart. This lesser-known Charles Wesley text was originally a table blessing and his gentlepoetic imagery combined with flowing melodic music help create a choral prayer of exquisite beauty. This selection is perfect for following the pastoral prayer on Thanksgiving or a…

The creative team that brought you The Lenten Sketches and Covenant of Grace now present a work filled with intensity and passion. In this work the silent witnesses to the last days of Christ speak in 5 soliloquies that testify to the timeless message of grace. These monologues are followed by beautiful musical moments that present new anthems as well as traditional Lenten hymns. This work design…

Uses: General ConcertScripture: Luke 24:13-35; Psalm 121The sacred journey of life forms the subject of this impressionistic choral filled with deep expressive beauty. Following the emotional riseand fall of this text we find musical variety in every phrase. A distinctive piano accompaniment sweeps the piece along on artful wings of sound adding color and support. This hopeful tone poem is a fin…