Adult Lenten Anthems for the Church Choir

The captivating lyrics of the 17th-century PASSION CHORALE still resonate today as we reflect on the somber final moments prior to Jesus' death. Paired in this setting are the minor tonalities of the tune

This ballad carries the message of Christ's profound love to congregations far and wide. The lyrics weave a tapestry of beautiful imagery and poignant metaphors and are perfectly complemented by an inspired

Effective, simple part-writing and exceptional use of dynamics have made this piece an icon of sacred choral literature. There is just no better way to express the meaning of the cross, particularly during

Especially meaningful during the days of Holy Week, the text relates to our Lord praying in the garden of Gethsemane, and weaves around the tree theme found in many scriptures about the cross. The original

This beloved hymn, written in the first-person singular, invites all to participate directly in the passion narrative and to identify with the suffering Christ. The compelling musical setting captures all

This important song from Twila Paris will be very effective throughout Lent and especially appropriate on Good Friday. "Your gift of love they crucified, they laughed and scorned him as he died, the humble

The well-known Good Friday text is creatively paired here with the WAYFARING STRANGER tune. This inspired, fresh take on these well-known classics envelops us in the pathos of the crucifixion story. Lovely

This anthem creatively combines two beloved hymns and represents a touching tribute to the Savior's redeeming work on the cross. The scene is set with the haunting sounds of What Wondrous Love is

The enduring phrase "Kyrie eleison" begins many services of worship, especially during the penitential season of Lent. Sensitively set as the opening and closing material in this anthem, the choral lines

Set to the tune KINGSFOLD, this Isaac Watts hymn text takes on a mysterious and somber character in this exquisite arrangement. Simply scored for piano, choir, and solo violin, the harmonic structure and

No one could presume to know Christ's thoughts as he awaited the suffering just hours before he was crucified. This anthem combines scriptures from the Psalms and the New Testament into

This earnest, haunting setting of the familiar Latin text includes sensitive, skillful part-writing and seamless interplay between the voices and accompaniment. An outstanding piece for a mixed choir of any

This arrangement of the classic contemporary hymn receives a beautiful setting that showcases Mark Hayes' skill in writing for voices and piano. Suitable for Lent, Holy Week, and anytime we need a reminder

Here is a lush and beautiful setting of George Bennard's beloved Lenten hymn. In a refreshing twist, the setting begins in a stately 4/4, eventually moving into the traditional 3/4 where it builds to a

Scored for SATB or SAB choir, violin and piano, Out of the Depths is based on Psalm 130:1-5, in which the psalmist expresses Christ's deep despair and his cries to God to hear his voice, to hear

Were You There? is a meditation for baritone and chorus written for American baritone Charles Wesley Evans. The piano accompaniment is a transcription of an improvisation by Patrick Dupre Quigley.

The PASSION CHORALE is perhaps the best-known hymn setting which is synonymous with Holy Week and the journey to the cross. This emotion-filled rendition builds with intensity through a dramatic piano

Donald McCullough includes an interesting and lush organ part to accompany an original melody set to a familiar Lenten text. The part-writing is accessible and the altos are featured as a

Asking, "Why would the Son of God lay down his life for me?" this Good Friday ballad exalts the "wondrous love the Savior showed for me!" Opening with a hint of the hymn What Wondrous Love Is This,

This anthem, extracted from the best-selling cantata A Festival of Hymns, is not to be missed. Opening simply with a quiet solo, the music gradually builds until the final measures practically

The final hours of Christ's life are rendered in this compelling original anthem that is cast with voices, piano and solo oboe for a sobering recollection of Christ as He traveled the road to the cross. A