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Containing the very rich texts of Isaac Watts and Ralph Hudson, this anthem of original music begins somberly as it moves through the passion story. Tone painting is found throughout, emphasizing the text,

Blending the Southern Harmony tune WONDROUS LOVE with the tune I BIND MY HEART, this mystical and haunting anthem is perfect for the Lenten season or Good Friday. Sing it either a cappella (optional piano

Dynamic and powerful, this piece is based on the spiritual He Never Said a Mumblin' Word. It is part of the cantata Simon Bore the Cross, which pulls into sharp focus individuals of

This piece, suitable for Passiontide, is moving with a subtle intensity, highlighting a lovely text by Herman Stuempfle, Jr.  The choir and pianist should take care to balance a delicate lyricism with

A powerful piece for congregations who observe extended Good Friday celebrations. The text is an ancient Latin hymn which contains two alternating refrains for the congregation; the choir verses expand from

This psalm setting effectively captures the finality and starkness found on Good Friday. Emerging from African American idioms, especially the blues, this setting is steeped in abuse and suffering. As with

Looking for something meaningful for Lent? Then consider this Carol Browning original. A sparse keyboard part and two-part mixed vocals are combined with an intimate text portraying the Crucifixion.

With a stunning pleading quality, this meditative piece is perfect for Passion Sunday or Good Friday. Smaller choirs can effectively sing this beautiful, satisfying, and colorful piece in four parts, while

A beautiful melody line and a stark, almost minimalistic keyboard accompaniment carry the dramatic text depicting Christ's crucifixion. The addition of the C instrument part adds a poignancy that captures

This well-known text and tune for Good Friday is artfully arranged. Alternating between stanzas supported by organ accompaniment and a cappella passages, this piece is at once beautifully reflective and

There are more famous settings or this text, but none with such tenderly expressive lines. This short piece demonstrates the composer's ability to write elegant counterpoint, beautifully crafted and

This arrangement of a truly treasured hymn feels traditional throughout as the stanzas move from four-part harmonies to unison alto and then soprano, enriched by an often challenging piano accompaniment.

Two texts for the hymn tune SEGUNDO: Take Up Your Cross and When I Behold the Wondrous Cross. For unison voices with descant and optional solo/cantor and assembly, accompanied by keyboard

The sparse but insistent accompaniment, the cantor's convincing delivery of the text, and the accessible choral harmonies combine for a moving rendering of this powerful psalm. The final verse shifts to a