Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Matthew 1:23 Lilting with anticipation this Advent original is a solid choice for the season. Hope forms the foundation of the text that moves us through the points of Child of promise Child of mercy and Child of Heaven each with increasing intensity until floating like a prayer the piece ends in quiet whispers of assurance. Approachable in its voicing yet …

Cradled with poetic and musical sincerity this attractive song is a gentle prayer of gratitude. Lightly contemporary the tuneful approach is both conversational and reflective. A restrained piano part allows for interpretive freedom and brings the anthem an authenticity that transcends performance. The part-writing is on point and directors will appreciate the limited vocal ranges as they prepar…