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The lilting 6/8 meter of this anthem is brimming with joy. You can feel the exuberance in the opening fanfare and the dance of the primary theme. The text is pulled from both Old and New Testament passages

Music can be a healing balm for these unsettling times. The composer never stopped believing, inspiring, and affirming. This song will help mend your heart and soul.

This choral setting with piano accompaniment and an optional flute part delivers a melody evocative of the heart's longing for God. An anthem of praise, it is suitable for any service and is accessible to

When you hear the word "grateful," you think Thanksgiving, and this anthem fits then as well as any time of year. The lyrics of Francis Scott Key are a pleasant surprise, with additional text by the

"Don't miss your place on the Good Ship of Grace." Choirs of all ages will enjoy this upbeat original gospel anthem that tells the story of Ezekiel's vision of the river of life. The choral texture is

This anthem is a prayer of gratitude and trust that will be effective almost anytime. Thanks to some references to the "Comforter," it is also effective during Pentecost. The music is gentle in nature with

This is a song which primarily praises God's creation, yet it also lifts up God's care for us as well. A joyous song, it is an excellent choice for beginning the new year. The accompaniment keeps a steady

Here is a sensitive and simple adaptation of Albert Simpson's hymn text Tell Me Not of Earthly Pleasures which encourages us to fix our eyes on Christ, trusting Him for everything. A song of

This anthem may begin gently and humbly, but the sorrow soon gives way to joy. The verses and chorus are wonderfully melodic, with a moving piano accompaniment. The piano part is more challenging than the

"In my Father's hands, He covers me with grace." Patricia Mock and Faye Lopez have created a folk-like anthem of comfort and assurance. The memorable refrain and  transparent vocal textures will appeal

In a lilting folk manner, this engaging anthem tells of Christ's early ministry and various miracles, including walking on water, calming the wind and the waves, and turning water into wine. Unison singing

"No other hope, no other plea: He took my place and died for me." So goes the chorus of this new and lovely song.  It is a flowing melody with a harmony that can be pleasantly surprising.  One can

This piece begins simply, like a "Praise song," but develops into a full choral anthem.  The modulations are bold and uplifting. An honoring text that affirms God’s all-knowing, all-seeing powers

The expression marking opens with "soulfully, in a gospel style," and you know right away you are in for a good time. Patricia Mock is a skilled poet and songwriter, and Faye Lopez is a super arranger. The

It would be a challenge to sing this song any other way than "joyfully." The text and tune simply demand it, and the driving accompaniment makes it even more so. The chorus is especially catchy, and the

One of the earliest praise choruses that became a standard in almost every denomination is Thou Art Worthy by Pauline Michael Mills. In the hands of Kevin Memley, a profound dignity embraces

The text from Psalm 27 is a familiar one about keeping the faith when times are hard, and Mark Roseberry's setting does it great service. The musical path that leads to the word "wait" is hopeful and

Psalm 95 is a text that begs for a lyrical melody and these composers deliver.  Written in a classical-era style, the character of the piece is light and proper, fitting the truths of the Psalm.