This collection of music is for use in praying compline. Each prayer lasts about 15–20 minutes and includes an introduction, an examination of conscience, a hymn, psalmody, a scripture reading, a
David Smart - a long time faculty member at the Moody Bible Institute - left us this brief choral benediction embellished by gentle alleluias near the end.
There is no better way to musically bless those embarking on a new beginning (graduation, marriage, sending forth on mission, etc.) than to offer this tender a cappella setting of the traditional Irish
Deep Peace by Irish composer Bernard Sexton is an exquisite choral miniature. The familiar Gaelic blessing invokes all of creation, and finally Christ, to bestow blessing. This gem will be a great
In Spanish and English, this setting of an Easter Alleluia uses SATB voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard and guitar with C instrument, trumpet, cello and percussion. The instrumentation adds layers of joy to
Thirty antiphon texts from the "Graduale Simplex" are translated from Latin and set to newly composed music. The psalm verses appointed for these antiphons are taken from the Grail translation
Joy is central to this exuberant original anthem based on St. Patrick's Breastplate. Accented opening and closing sections with antiphonal voices and organ contrast with the more legato middle
Beautiful in its simplicity and easy to learn, this piece is a wonderful choice as a benediction or song of sending forth. The melody is first shared as a unison line that the congregation can sing all the
With an easy, flowing keyboard part and numerous unison passages, this setting of the familiar Sarum Rite text is accessible and meaningful. It can be used as a benediction, for communion or as a
This setting of the well-known blessing attributed to St. Patrick is ideal for small choirs. After a unison treble opening, the men's voices join in a simple yet expressive choral prayer befitting the text.
Noted composer M. Roger Holland has taken antiphons from the 2010 Roman Missal and paired them with psalm verses, creating compositions that have wide use in the liturgy. Some parishes will want to use
Inspired by the wisdom Pope Francis shared at a 2013 World Youth Day prayer event, this song is intended to bless a community as they go forth from gatherings as "companions of peace,” and calls us to
These nine introits are intended for use prior to the opening hymn or processional. Each piece starts with the sound of one or two handbells to establish pitch, tempo and spirit, then the voices enter and
This traditional Irish blessing employs creative and subtle text painting through the use of interesting harmonic textures and rhythmic passages. The a cappella SATB choral writing is within a comfortable
This collection of short a cappella pieces is based on seven familiar messages of Jesus: I Am the Way; Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled; Feed My Lambs, Tend My Sheep; Let the Children Come to Me; A
Carlton Young has crafted a very easy benediction setting that should be available in every folder. Almost entirely in unison except for some echo passages, its conciseness makes it handy for any