Choral

Breath of God (Movement 4 of TRINITY: Our God of Hope and Help) creates a mysterious modal soundworld asking for the Spirit’s presence. This mystery then gives way to music of comfort and assurance of the Spirit before returning to the mystery of...

Beckenhorst welcomes Nancy Ruth Durance to our catalog with this setting of "Open my eyes that I may see". Gentle syncopations in piano and voices provide murmuring motion in a reverent and hopeful setting that eventually soars with imitative layers...

An introspective anthem suitable for Lenten and general worship.  Lyrics by Pamela Martin. COMPANION PRODUCT Sacred Solos of Craig Courtney Volume 2 Low Voice PRINT | DIGITAL Medium Voice PRINT | DIGITAL High Voice PRINT | DIGITAL Virtual Choir...

In this unique anthem, the “song” becomes a metaphor for the life we have in the Spirit.  As we learn its divine rhythm and melody, God creates that song within us.  Craig Courtney has chosen the samba to reflect the flavor of the...

Based on Romans 12:9-18, Pamela Stewart’s lyrics are Christ’s description of and admonition to be His Body. Rather than the divisions and factions found all too often, this is a plea for love, unity and service. An optional flute part...

An exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with a 4-hand accompaniment. Give a soloist and your men’s chorus the opportunity to shine in this energetic presentation. Your congregation will appreciate the lively rhythms and exciting...

A lovely new setting of the ancient text: "Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, and in our hearts take up Your rest....come, Spirit, come and make us whole." Suitable for Pentecost or general worship.

D. Elton Trueblood's fiery text states that one of the Holy Spirit's many roles is to shake us out of our complacency that we might see the needs of those around us.  Set to the early American tune JEFFERSON and arranged in strong modal harmonies,...

A rhytmic and showy SATB anthem suitable for Communion, Lent or Maundy Thursday.  Lyrics by Joel Nagy

Judging from sales figures, many of you enjoyed singing and directing Mr. Helvey's wonderful a cappella setting of Ride On, King Jesus.  In this fine arrangement, he moves from Palm Sunday to Pentecost by setting the well-known spiritual, Ev'ry Time...

Much of the appeal of Howard Helvey's writing lies in his beautifully effective accompaniments.  In Spirit of Mercy, Truth and Love, you will hear that appeal in the introductory material of the keyboard, material which is then repeated between...

This simple, highly effective prayer to the Holy Spirit uses metaphors of nature to demonstrate the transforming power of God in our lives, making its suitability extend beyond Pentecost.  Easily learned. SATB  Lyrics by Mary Kay Beall. 

An exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with a 4-hand accompaniment. Give a soloist and your men’s chorus the opportunity to shine in this energetic presentation. Your congregation will appreciate the lively rhythms and exciting...

This Craig Courtney 3-part anthem speaks of the Holy Spirit and invites it to fill the lives of God's people. Appropraite for general worship, prayer response, or Pentecost Sunday.

A stirring arrangement of the well-known hymn (ALL IS WELL) including a thoughtful new setting of verse three. Arranged for SATB with piano, brass and percussion. Companion products (digital downloads): Renew Your Church - full score and parts - digital...

A lovely, powerful, classic Beckenhorst anthem for Pentecost Sunday. The a cappella texture will challenge your choir but the part-writing is well worth the work. The results are stunning. 

A tender and personal text about the ministry of the Holy Spirit delivers assurance and hope when it is brought to life in this composition, rich with supporting musical imagery. The contrasts between the lyricism of Johanna Anderson, a somewhat marcato...

The Apostle Paul's words of exhortation in the fourth chapter of Ephesians come alive in Mr. Larson's expressive setting.  Reference to the Holy Spirit make this suitable for Pentecost while themes of unity and godliness are applicable the entire...

In Jewish histroy, the Jubilee was a year-long celebration held every fifty years in which all bondsmen were freed, mortgaged land was returned to the original owner and land was left fallow.  in Charles Wesley's powerful text, the jubilee becomes a...

Written for the post-Easter season, this anthem tells the Easter story from the disciple Thomas' point of view.  Set in the style of a Jewish folk song, we hear of Thomas struggle to believe, his transformation in the Savior's presence and Christ's...

Edwin Hatch the lyricist, Robert Jackson the hymn writer and Lloyd Larson the arranger join forces to create this beautiful setting of Breathe on Me, Breath of God.  Although Pentecost is the logical choice for this selection, the quiet lyricism of...

Lloyd Larson's setting of this much-loved hymn boasts an unexpected addition: an alternate Last Supper/Communion text by George Briggs as wel as George Croly's well-known prayer to the Holy Spirit.  Appropriate for Pentecost, Maundy Thursday or...

Deborah Govenor, one of the few composers that is equally gifted at writing lyrics and music, has given us a wonderful Pentecost anthem that names many of the attributes of the third Person of the Trinity: Flame, Fire, Comforter, Light, Peace, Presence...

A beautiful setting of the Samuel Longfellow's pleading prayer to the third Person of the Trinity.  The emphasis on the Holy Spirit's transforming power will make this anthem suitable for Pentecost as wel as the rest of the church year.

Howard Helvey has joined the lovely French tune BERGERS, usually associated with Christmas, with Elizabeth Ann Porter Head's prayer to the Holy Spirit and provided us with a beautiful anthem suitable for the themes of Pentecost or revival.  As...