Adult Lenten Anthems for the Church Choir

A captivating setting of Psalm 42 with text adapted by Joseph Martin. Heather Sorenson's choral texture responds to the pastoral imagery with rich harmonies in vocal divisi supported by flowing

There is a stark loveliness to this Lenten motet. The hymn tune "Herzlibester Jesu" emerges effortlessly, surrounded by original material that depicts the beauty and agony of the sacrifice.  Easy to

The wonderful thing about Depth of Mercy is the sentiments that the music yields. The open harmonies and the mournful cello establish an attentive emotion that is profound and grateful. The Charles

Tim Sharp and famed Nashville composer Wes Ramsay join forces to create a new and powerful anthem using the words from one of Southern Harmony's best-loved texts. An optional solo violin and string parts

A solo violin begins this setting with the familiar HAMBURG tune, but the choir's entrance reveals that the hymn's well-known lyrics are being sung to the O WALY WALY tune. These two beloved melodies take

Rev. Chris Anderson has penned some moving words to commemorate the Lenten season. Teaming again with composer Richard A. Nichols, this anthem opens with the choir accompanying a soloist with a cappella

The familiar Rock of Ages text is the backdrop for this new tune and setting. Written in memory of Josh Huron, it is an anthem of encouragement for those who have experienced loss, reinforcing our hope of

Patricia Mock composes melodies and words that flow easily with passion and truth. This anthem celebrates Christ's sacrifice and love for us with that same flowing quality. Arranger Faye Lopez has set it

Using the words of Robert Lowry's beloved hymn Nothing But the Blood, Daniel Mattix has created new music and arranged it in a choral setting. The piano accompaniment works well, but the string

This piece creatively includes Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming and O Sacred Head Now Wounded to create an accessible and sublime anthem that reflects on Jesus' birth and death. Meaningful,

With hymn writer Chris Anderson, the composer has paired up to create pieces of high ministry value. This provides the choir with music that is inspiring and effective. Appropriate for any communion

Using a traditional American melody and the words of Isaac Watts and John Newton, Barbara Heastings has created a beautiful Lenten anthem. She also uses portions of Amazing Grace to strengthen its