Melodious Accord: A Concert of Praise

This larger work is entirely based upon hymn tunes and texts found in the first five editions of a shape-note hymnal entitled Genuine Church Music. This cantata is divided into four movements: Welcome; Old Testament; New Testament; and Farewells. Welcome: House of our God; Lord, I approach thy mercy-seat; Come, ye disconsolate. Old Testament: Be joyful in God; The voice of my beloved sounds; Guide me, O thou great Jehovah. New Testament: When I survey the wonderous cross; Come, O thou traveler unknown; O how happy are they. Farewells: That glorious day is drawing nigh; How sweet to reflect; How pleasant thus to dwell below; God moves in a mysterious way.