Opening with a quiet reserved refrain from “Faith is the Victory ” then bursting into a joyous declaration “Songs of Faith” is a masterful blend of three beloved hymns. The triumphant sound of the trumpetadds strength and confidence to these bold statements of faith and Joseph Martin's use of the lilting dance-like 6/8 meter reminds us that faith in God is our greatest source of happiness and joy.

Uses: General Church Anniversary Baptism Dedication Unity Reformation Scripture: Psalm 31:23-24 - Nehemiah 1:10-11 - Nehemiah 9:5-6 A powerhouse for churches commemorating important moments such as anniversaries or dedications this piece focuses on our ministry and the unity we share in Christ. A bold statement of purpose this anthem will inspire and challenge your people to service. The memorable musical themes are the perfect vehicle to carry these important ideals into the heart. When joined with the optional trumpet the selection takes on the character of a majestic victory song for the church triumphant! Part included.

The Te Deum Laudamus is a single movement Choral work and was Sullivan’s last completed composition. In one movement the composer moves through all the component parts of the mass drawing them together seamlessly and expressing Sullivan’s own deeply felt faith.Composer Arthur Sullivan is known the world over for his operatic collaborations with W S Gilbert including H M S Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance among many others. But Sullivan was also a composer of many other works among them operas Orchestral works ballets and hymns and church pieces.Among his church works Sullivan is best known for his hymn Onward Christian Soldiers and the theme of that hymn isincorporated in this Te Deum. Sullivan wrote the work on request for a Thanksgiving Service held in St Paul’s Cathedral at the close of the Boer War in South Africa. It received its first performance in 1902 in the presence of King Edward VII and other members of the royal family. That the song of thanksgiving was composed nearly two years before the end of the war perhaps demonstrated Sullivan’s patriotism.

Uses: GeneralScripture: Psalm 107:2; Galatians 3:13; Job 19:25From the Legacy Series comes a ballad that reminds us of Christ's sacrificial death on Calvary. A message of mercy and promises fulfilled this anthem is a beautiful marriage of text poetry and purpose. The crescendo that crowns the chorus is a moment of high emotion reminding us of the victory that is at the center of our faith in Christ. The tasteful piano stylingadds flavor to the ambience of the piece and the gentle rhythmic pulse of the accompaniment is idiomatic to this memorable original.