Two traditional American folk hymns, Down to the River to Pray and Shall We Gather at the River, are creatively blended together in this outstanding anthem. Accessible choral writing

Using his well-known original spiritual style, Pepper Choplin directs our attention toward heaven with this cool-swing anthem of faith. Equally effective with or without accompaniment, it almost sings

This a cappella anthem is written in the spiritual style with a soulful opportunity for soloists or small group. The prayerful original text reminds us to depend on God's strength to help us lift our heavy