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GIA Publications

The transparent texture of this piece allows Delores Dufner's beautiful text to shine. The accompaniment fully supports the singing without stealing focus. This is simply a lovely choral anthem to celebrate the Baptism of Jesus.

To the Jordan Jesus Came

SATB Octavo

MorningStar Music Publishers

With its emphasis on the simple choral sounds that undergird the melody, this stoic arrangement of the southern gospel hymn is a strong addition to the repertoire of a cappella works for mixed choir. �Divisi men's chords and open fifths lay a strong foundation for the melody to shine. �Accessible and rich sounding, this is a superb selection that can be used in worship settings, concert appearances and festival activities.

Down in the River to Pray

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PraiseSong Choral

A sizzling contemporary song from the best-seller charts is now a rocking choral option for praise groups. Pure joy, this celebration of new life will have your listeners clapping along.

River of Life

Hal Leonard Corporation

This unique anthem begins slowly with a quote from Wade in the Water, optionally sung as a solo, which lays the framework for a jazzy appeal to renewal and commitment. An original melody with a swing feel is contrasted with a legato section before pairing with a return of the traditional spiritual. "Follow your dream to the living stream. Wade on in, live again."

Wade in the Living Water

SAB Octavo

Jubilate Music Group

Flowing with beauty and meaning, this moving anthem is for baptism services or any worship moment that celebrates new life in Christ. The inspired text reflects the sacred journey of faith washed, renewed, and claimed by God's grace. A stirring choice that will enrich this holy sacrament with reverence and joy.

Called to the Water

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Shawnee Press

Simply beautiful, this approachable ballad is a useful anthem for any time of the church year. Unison singing is enhanced by a canon and well-crafted countermelodies. The message is filled with hope and promise, and the use of familiar tunes instantly endears the work to the listener's heart.

Boundless Love, Amazing Grace

Two-Part Mixed Octavo

For baptism and dedication services, this anthem is part prayer and part blessing. Easily prepared, its thoughtful text asks for God's guidance as the child goes through life. The optional flute obbligato adds a pastoral note.

Take This Child into Your Keeping

Daybreak Music

This a cappella arrangement of a sacred standard is a splendid addition to the repertoire. Slowly revealing itself in subtle harmonic nuance, it flows through two verses to a seamless key change. The final verse is crowned by a soprano descant before the piece draws to a quiet, reverent close.

Shall We Gather at the River

Lorenz Corporation

This soulful anthem invites your congregation to find living water in Christ. The text is firmly rooted in scripture, and the music, set in a fun gospel 3/4, is a perfect marriage for the lyrics. The part-writing is crafted for performance by a wide range of ensembles, and the ranges are manageable for most singers.

River of Freedom

Choristers Guild

This beautifully crafted mixed piece for youth and adult choirs carries the hopeful promise of God's presence through our walk as people of faith. The anthem will make a wonderful addition to Earth Day observations, Pentecost Sunday, and baccalaureate services. It also makes a thoughtful choice for milestone moments that mark growth in Christian life and service: baptism, commissioning, and confirmation.

Within Us Flows a River

Hope Publishing Company

This ceremony for baptism or infant dedication includes opening music for the choir, an optional spoken liturgy with piano underscore, and closing music for the choir with the prayer, "We thank you, Lord, for children; help us teach them what we know as they live, and dream, and grow."

In the Simple, In the Small

Hinshaw Music, Inc.

"Give me a heart that loves you best, a heart that finds in you my rest, a heart to love, a heart to learn, a heart to share, a heart to serve." The gentle folksong melody O Waly Waly is the foundation of this sincere anthem. Choose to use this offering at Baptisms, Dedication services or any general church service throughout the year.

A Heart to Serve

The waters of mercy and blessing have long been an important image when describing the cleansing ministry of baptism and the spirit of God's work in our lives. From the rippling piano writing to the deep harmonic choral moments, the music paints the text by bringing forth a message of rebirth and spiritual renewal. Exquisite poetry based on scripture provides a valuable choice for baptism or spiritual renewal services.

Stirring Waters

World Library Publications

"Take From My Heart" eloquently captures the essence of a church baptism, blending sacred harmonies with profound lyrical depth. Composers Karen Schneider Kirner and John T. Kyler deliver a spiritually uplifting piece that resonates with the soul, making it a perfect addition to any baptismal ceremony or religious gathering. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Take From My Heart

Your choir is sure to have fun with this! The call-and-response texture adds a distinct African ambience to the Swahili text. The ranges of both the soloist and choir are easily manageable, making the anthem accessible to a wide range of choirs. An English translation and a pronunciation guide for the Swahili are provided.

Njooni Majini (Come to the Waters)

Anna Laura Page has masterfully set Jeremy Blackwood's versatile text to the tune of The Crusader's Hymn in this gentle setting for Pentecost. Flexibly arranged to include optional congregational singing, this anthem is very simple and beautiful, with a lovely piano accompaniment and an "Amen" ending. It is also useful for baptism or child dedication services.

Come to the Water

The perfect choice for baptism!  This gently flowing anthem by Pepper Choplin is also a congregational hymn that may be sung throughout the year (reproducible part included).  The soaring flute obbligato (part included) adds a special touch.  Also wonderful for child or family dedication, confirmation, communion and the Baptism of Jesus.

Abingdon Press

"My eyes are older now, and I may not see with the awe and wonder what a child might see. �Give me the eyes of a child, Lord, to see beyond my aging years." �A wonderful choice for Home and family services as well as baptism and baptismal renewal.

Give Me the Eyes of a Child

Here is an anthem that provides a much-needed choral resource for children-centered worship.  Intensely relevant poetry reminds us of our responsibility to "bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."  A delicate and tuneful melody supports the loving spirit of the text and accessible part-writing.  Useful for services of home and family as well as baptism and child dedication.

See the Children Here Before Us

Gently flowing, this passionate song of invitation is skillfully arranged for mixed choirs. Richly voiced, this produces a marvelous choral sound. Your singers will give their all, and they won't be disappointed!

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