Arr. Joel Raney.

A gospel Candle Lighting Ceremony for Advent Designed to support the lighting of the Advent candles, this includes a choral opening based on the gospel hymn, "Jesus, the Light of the World," followed by a call and response litany with piano underscore, then a text to be read with the lighting of the candle. As that concludes, the choir comes back in with the option of adding the congregation for a final refrain of the hymn. A concluding prayer is also provided. There are five readings, one for each candle. A reproducible part for the congregation is included.

From the beginning of time, to the telling of the story of the birth of Christ, Somewhere in the Longest Night, takes the listener from darkness into light, and is an inspiring service composed of original music, key scriptures, and well-known Advent and Christmas carols. A unique cantata, written using Middle Eastern instrumental color, brings to life the prophetic history of, and birth of Christ. Created with diverse choral situations in mind, this work is easily tailored to meet the needs of your choir and congregation. ?Somewhere in the Longest Night,? is a versatile piece, and equally effective using piano accompaniment or full orchestration. It can easily be broken into individual anthems to be used throughout the season, making it an outstanding value. Contents include a full prelude and the following titles: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Immanuel, Somewhere in the Longest Night, Comfort and Joy, To Us a Child of Royal Birth Is Given, and John One. Choral octavo, full score, instrument parts and accompaniment tracks are available online. Available in SATB and SAB versions, 40 minutes.