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This colorful, modern take on a popular Reformation text incorporates striking a cappella harmonies and text painting to illustrate the beauty of Psalm 46. 

"Venite ad me; Come to me, all you who labor." Latin and English texts comingle in this almost chant-like anthem that opens with a cappella "alleluias." Occasional dissonances are quickly resolved in the

This setting of the prayer, "May I know your more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day.' is set to a lyrical melody well fitted to the text yet enhanced by a beautiful

With sustained legato lines and subtly shifting harmonies, this anthem is both graceful and intriguing. Based on Ephesians, this is the perfect text for Reformation Sunday. This anthem could also be sung

The Charles Wesley hymn is given a fresh treatment with this upbeat arrangement of the RATISBON tune. Verses one and three are treated to a variety of metric shifts, with a central verse in a slower 4/4

John Donne's sonnet Death, Be Not Proud is paraphrased and set as a concertato on the original tune SUSAN BETH with organ accompaniment. The middle verse is a cappella, and a descant crowns the

This large-scale anthem creatively adapts the text O God, Our Help in Ages Past and pairs it with exciting original music that incorporates fragments of the tune ST. ANNE. A soaring melodic refrain

Drawing from the book of Revelation, this anthem proclaims God's reign from the beginning to the end of time. The text inspires awe and reverence and will fill your choir and congregation with a sense of

John 8:31-32 is set here in a well-crafted anthem that experienced singers will enjoy. The piece is laid out in three sections, opening with an expressive chordal section, followed by a bold and festive

Fragments of the melody of CHRISTE SANCTORUM weave in and out of this lyrical setting for SATB, violin, and piano. The text is wide-ranging, covering themes of light, ministry, devotion, and service.

This majestic and lively anthem is a powerful reminder of the animating force of the Breath of God and is perfect for general use or for Pentecost. Marked by accompaniment fanfare and an unaccompanied

The beauty of this arrangement is in the two ancient texts included for vespers or evening prayer and one to be sung as a hymn to the Trinity. This anthem is doubly useful for many occasions throughout the

This Anglican anthem for an evening service is set for SATB voices and organ. John West lived 1863-1929 and is a great representative of the romantic English style that is a part of the Evensong

With a sparkling organ part, this effervescent arrangement fuses modern and traditional sounds while changes in key and meter build up to an invigorating finish. Perfect for accomplished choirs looking for

A majestic anthem of thanksgiving, this piece captures the classical spirit of the 18th-century text. Scored for choir, organ, and C instrument, it opens and closes with homophonic vocal writing that is

Stephen Tappe, a devoted church musician for many years, has written a lovely anthem on a thoughtful text. Much imitative polyphony and sensitive modulations characterize the work.

Original words reflect on the greatness of God and our human yearning for communion with Him. The rich, lyrical choral parts are enhanced by an elegant piano accompaniment, and an optional French horn part

The setting of a poem by Gracia Grindal reflects on the saints who have gone before us and continue to surround us in spirit. The music is written in a quasi-rondo format with a recurring refrain and verses

Winner of the Lutheran Reformation Hymn competition, Wilfred Karsten's beautiful hymn text Though All Our Life Is Like a Scroll has been majestically and sensitively set by Jeffrey Blersch.

This lyrical setting combines the texts Trinitie Sunday by George Herbert with Gloria tibi. A charming refrain which begins the piece alternates with the Herbert text. Unaccompanied but

Psalm 104 serves as the text for this majestic and triumphant festival anthem. The optional brass quintet adds brilliance to the performance, but the piece can also be performed without the brass. The text

This jubilant setting of Psalm 65 is sure to enliven Thanksgiving worship or any service celebrating God's creation. The dynamic writing highlights the depth of the psalm text with shifts in tempo and mode.