Few hymns throughout history have had the impact during the Lenten season as this Johann Cruger hymn composed in 1640. Craig Courtney's expressive palette includes a haunting piano accompaniment, an a

A haunting and luscious melody passing between the treble and bass voices opens this marvelous a cappella work. The choral sections are equally beautiful. You will definitely want to use the uilleann pipes

This Good Friday text by Samuel Wesley barely escaped the flames when Wesley's Epworth rectory burned on February 9, 1709. Wes Cameron sets three of the stanzas to a simple melody and adds the chorus "it is

This ballad is a testimony of faith and forgiveness that speaks to the heart. It is easily learned and musically rewarding. Consider this special anthem as an excellent ministry tool for your choir.

From the cantata Calvary's Love, this anthem begins in the garden of Gethsemane and moves through the events of the following day. In a mysterious, flowing tone, the imagery of the garden and the

This hymn resetting is filled with deep emotion and tender beauty. Interspersed with Kyries, this anthem is ideal for Holy Week or Lent. The stylish piano accompaniment adds an expressive element to the

This work views the crucifixion through the eyes of Mary. Dramatic harmonic pacing and tone painting underscore the minor theme to create an unforgettable reflection for Holy Week.

Made popular by Lacey Sturm in a notable Billy Graham documentary, this contemporary anthem features a Celtic-style melody that adapts beautifully for choir. The music builds through each verse

A moving treatment of a beloved hymn of faith, this anthem displays the arranger's pianistic artistry. This sacred tone poem carefully cradles the devotional text with nuanced beauty.

Mark Hill offers a striking discourse between choir and piano to create an absorbing setting of the ancient text and melody of this Passion chorale. This beautiful musical tribute to Christ's sacrifice is

Richard Burchard's choral writing is romantic and harmonically rich, with dense contrapuntal lines. This multiple-movement extended work is scored for SATB divisi voices accompanied by divisi string

The Garden, Betrayal and Crucifixion. This trio of choral "scenes" from Christ's Passion is a unique choice for Tenebrae observances or other Holy Week services. The

From the enigmatic title to its final whispered cries, this anthem reflects on the journey from manger to cross viewed through Mary's eyes. The ancient COVENTRY CAROL forms the musical foundation of this

A splendid addition to holiday concerts and traditional Lessons and Carols services, John Leavitt's arrangement of We Three Kings of Orient Are offers a nicely-varied choral texture, interesting

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

An example of early American hymnody, Billings' hymn tune and text are well known as a canon. This a cappella arrangement from the Shaw–Parker library is unique, as it begins with a simple harmony