"If only we knew how to listen to God, if we knew how to look around us, all of life would become a prayer. - Michel Quoist
Each movement of "All of Life Becomes a Prayer offers a
In 1941 Norbert Capek, minister of the Unitarian Church in Prague, was arrested and imprisoned by the Gestapo, accused of listening to foreign broadcasts and BBC transmissions. In addition, he was accused
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A gracious canonic setting of a traditional English blessing celebrating the cycle of planting, growth and harvest. With an arching melody suggesting the limitless bounty of the world, this simple song
A lively affirmation of individual differences, this song includes such unlikely compadres as the Ugly Duckling, Rudolph the Reindeer, Ruby Bridges, Susan B. Anthony, and Shakespeare! The chorus also
This warm, richly contrapuntal meditation on resilience and rebirth contemplates the perseverant spirit of a small, humble flower. Both majestic and intimate, Blessed Be the Flower That Triumphs
A warm, richly contrapuntal meditation on resilience, tenacity, and rebirth. Both majestic and intimate, "Blessed Be the Flower That Triumphs" celebrates the boundless spirit of life that endures despite
Danish philosopher and theologian Soren Kirkegaard suffered from depression – a condition then called "melancholy" – for most of his life. In this intimate prayer, Kirkegaard refers to this
This vibrant work affirms a vital but underrated component of belief: Doubt! The soulful opening solo leads to the chorus' response, a bold declaration alive with full-bodied chords and incisive
Chosen People traces a path from the Bible's iconic stories – the apple, the ark, the whale – to its more challenging questions of forgiveness and compassion. Widely arching melody
This was the rallying cry and protest song of the 16th c. German Peasant Wars, class uprisings which predated the French Revolution by two centuries. The song reappeared in the 1960s, popularized by Pete
This vocal duet arranged for treble and bass or equal voices is just as feisty as the original SATB version. Based on a protest song from the 16th-century German Peasants' War, this song was reintroduced in
Welcome and acceptance are at the heart of this warm choral offering, served up in a feast of old-time gospel with an embracing "Amen." A powerful concert opener, call to worship, or building dedication
A lively partner song about a Chinese dragon's many disparate feet, a wholehearted affirmation of cooperation and diversity.
Ralph Waldo Emerson imagined a divine presence that was not only endowed with benevolence and beauty, but which also dwelled within each and every one of us. This warm and tender ballad revels in the
A soulful rendering of Rabindranath Tagore's poetic aphorism on faith, featuring blues-inflected solos, varied choral textures, and a dazzling final chord. A favorite of high school and college choirs, and
A compassionate meditation on social and political conflict, with a compelling dialogue of voices and a "call to action" refrain. Dialogue is a key element of this song, with back-and-forth exchanges
A gutsy celebration of life's hard roads and rough lessons, imbued with determination, honesty and joy. The sweet and soulful conclusion features one or more featured soloists, who may either sing the music
Langston Hughes' short, sassy poem, "Advice," contains an irresistible combination of hard truth and deep love. This dynamic setting is packed with edgy jazz harmonies, straight-ahead rhythms, and soulful,
An atmosphere of mystery and awe permeates this moving celebration of new life, bringing Sophia Fahs’ timeless Christmas poem to life. Opening with stillness and expectation, For So the Children