This is the fourth (and penultimate) in my series of organ reflections on the war in Ukraine in which I explore a variety of expressions of prayer. This is in a somewhat similar vein to Peace Prayer No. 2 wherein the elements of lyrical melody and warm harmonies are the primary musical elements, reflecting a hopeful aspect of prayer. The piece is in the key of G, with a \"B\" section in the key of C. This recording was made on the Friday of the First Week of Easter, April 22, 2022 by organist Carson Cooman.

Written February 12-14, 2022, this collection consists of 5 original organ compositions in sacred styles. The MP3 is of No. 4 while the YouTube video is Carson Cooman's performance of No. 1. James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN and whose organ music is performed around the world.

ISBN 9780787763916.

The Beatitudes of Jesus, found in the Gospel of Matthew, are some of the most beloved verses in all of Holy Scripture. Roberta Rowland-Raybold has composed nine short pieces, each one a lyrical and beautiful musical reflection on one of these blessings. These pieces can be used individually as service voluntaries (preludes, offertories, communion music, interludes, meditations, and funeral music). They could also be used in a special meditative service (perhaps during Lent), interweaving them with readings from scripture.