This is an indispensable companion to the pew edition of Wonder, Love, and Praise. Written specifically for the musician, clergy person, worship planner, and accompanist, this volume contains all the music from the pew edition plus interesting background information on each selection. It also includes performance and teaching suggestions, ideas for liturgical use, additional instrumental parts, and a layout designed for ease in accompanying.
But in this new collection of hymns and poems, Justin Wainscott recaptures that rich legacy of pastor-poets, providing God’s people with theology that stirs and sings.
This popular collection of 280 musical pieces from both the African American and Gospel traditions has been compiled under the supervision of the Office of Black Ministries of the Episcopal Church.
"John Killinger has been helping us to worship the true, living, and interesting God for a long time. John loves words, particularly words spoken to God by those who have heard God speak. This is a wonderful collection of prayers.
The book is designed to deepen the experience of using the worship book and to enliven the worshipping life of the church.
In the time-honored tradition of church musicians who compose music for local use, Robert A. Hawthorne created these beautiful new settings of the psalms for his congregation in Oregon. They...
The stylistically varied hymn settings in this collection may be performed directly out of the book as stand-alone piano solos or using the Ed Hogan orchestrations on the accompaniment CD (sold separately) in worship or concert venues.
A place where we can relax and be ourselves. Where we don’t have to pretend or try hard to impress others. Where we can say, “Ah, this is where I belong.” But such a place is beyond this world.
This is the first book of the three-book series (Years A, B, and C) Includes selections from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing, Wonder, Love, and Praise, Voices Found, and My Heart Sings Out.
Advent is the “ getting ready ” time to come close to the mystery of Christmas . Helping prepare children to see the mystery of “ God with us ” during Advent is a worthy goal of educators and will ultimately bring them closer to ...
"What I particularly appreciated as I read through these texts is that each one is an engaging meditation that combines sound theology with poetic skill. I think they would be...