Uses: General ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 188:1 I Chronicles 16:8 Psalm 136Benjamin Harlan takes three well-known Thanksgiving songs and joins them together with purpose and power for anytime thechurch gathers to worship. From the innocent clarity of the shaker tune: Simple Gifts (with a new text) which transitions to O WALY WALY then to the confident chords of Come Ye Thankful People Come this anthemdisplays great compositional craftsmanship. The light orchestration is a colorful addition to any performance. Also available: Orchestration & LiteTrax CD.

From Mary Chapin Carpenter's Christmas album this tender song will touch every heart with its simple message of gratefulness as families and friends join together in prayer in song and in celebration. Available separately: SATB SSA BonusTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Gather together for a meaningful time of musical thanks and praise with this 5-minute worship medley Song of Thanksgiving. Featuring beloved hymns and songs of thanks this medley blends narration with well-craftedarrangements. Easily prepared it can be used as a centerpiece to enrich any Thanksgiving service.Available separately: SATB Instrumental Pak (Woodwinds Brass Percussion and Synthesizer 1 & 2) and ChoirTrax CD.

Ralph Williams Vaughan's A Song Of Thanksgiving for soprano solo speaker SATB chorus and full orchestra (or 3 trumpets timpani percussion harp or piano organ and strings) Material for both versions is available on hire.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 9:1 Jeremiah 30:19 II Corinthians 4:15 Philippians 4:6-7 One of our most beloved sacred tunes is transformed by a new text offering up a gentle and joyous prayer of thanksgiving. The organ sets an atmosphere of reflection and worship forming a bed for this ancient plainsong melody. Much unison singing encourages quick learning and text clarity. An effective vocally rich second verse is noteworthy using oohs and a freely flowing tempo design. The last stanza opens up into a paean of gratitude with the handbells decorating the words Let the sounds of grateful people soar beyond these walls. Ring the bells from every steepleboldly singing forth this call Lord we thank You. Score and Part for Handbells (3 oct.) available as a digital download.

Incorporating I Sing the Mighty Power of God and For the Beauty of the Earth-Uses: General ThanksgivingScripture: Jeremiah 10:12-13; Isaiah 6:3Combining two beloved hymns I Sing the Mighty Power of God and For the Beauty of the Earth the arranger creates awonderful dialogue between these celebrated praise texts. Consider using this duo for Thanksgiving or that “go to” anthem during times when rehearsal time is limited.

Uses: General Thanksgiving stewardshipScripture: Psalm 50:12; Ecclesiastes 3Two beloved sacred songs “Simple Gifts” and “This Is My Father's World” move as one in thisbestselling offering that has become a Thanksgiving standard. Utilizing a unique strumming effect in the optional piano part adds authenticity to this very special anthem of gratitude and praise; while new changes from thecomposer enable effective performances by churches of every size. Duration: ca. 3:34.

For harvest time consider this medley of Thanksgiving favorites arranged by Chuck Bridwell. Contrasting sections include “We Gather Together” set to the tune “Ash Grove ” a fresh harmonization of“Now Thank We All Our God” sung a cappella and a lovely arrangement of Handel's “Thanks Be to Thee.” Gracious and festive “Songs of Thanksgiving” is the perfect adoration medley for the seasonof gratitude.

A gentle rhythmic groove establishes a positive spirit immediately in this general worship offering. The lightly syncopated opening theme announces the focus of a life lived in praise and thanksgiving. Inspiring!

One of world's great tunes LONDONDERRY AIR is given a lyrical purpose in this creative poem of gratitude. Filled with beautiful images of God's wonderful world this message is great for Thanksgiving services or Earth Day. Gently supported with unison singing and full four-part writing in the more expressive passages this ancient tune is vividly decorated for maximum emotional impact. Score and Parts (fl cl 1-2 hn perc 1-2 pno solo vn 1 solo vn 2 solo vc db) available as a digital download.

Uses: Thanksgiving GeneralScripture: Psalm 3:8; Ephesians 1:3Let thanksgiving ring in every heart with this gospel styled song for choirs of every size. Fun to play and sing this lilting sermon insong can be something different for your Thanksgiving services or for general use. Keep an “attitude of gratitude” cultivated in your choir with this easily learned anthem of praise.

Par WEIR JUDITH. Celebrate HM The Queen's 90th Birthday with your choir Sing Judith Weir's special new choral piece I Love All Beauteous Things Master of the Queen's Music, Judith Weir, has been commissioned by St Paul's Cathedral in London to write a piece for SATB choir and organ in celebration of HM The Queen's 90th birthday in 2016. The piece is now available from Chester Music, so that choirs all over the world can join in with the festivities. Churches and other local organisations are planning events on Sunday 12th June and many may want to include this approachable setting of Robert Bridges' poem. Directed by Andrew Carwood, the St Paul's Cathedral Choir will perform I love all beauteous things as part of the National Service of Thanksgiving which will take place on at 11am on 10 June in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. At the service the Archbishop of Canterbury will give the address and the Prime Minister will read a lesson. The event will be televised live on BBC1. Judith Weir comments: 'It is a particular honour to contribute new music for this great occasion, and a pleasure to write a choral version of Robert Bridges' beautiful verse.' Preview the score here Download the digital sheet music here COMPOSER'S NOTE At the suggestion of Michael Hampel, Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral, I have set words by Robert Bridges, who was Poet Laureate from 1913-1930. Bridges was an outstanding humanitarian and writer, whose poetry has inspired me before in The Voice of Desire, a song-cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano. This short, fast-tempo setting aims to emulate the swift, fleet-footed rhyme and metre of the two-verse poem, with its unobtrusive but telling reference to 'man in his hasty days'. J.W. Commissioned by the Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral to mark the 90th birthday of HM The Queen, generously supported by the Boltini Trust. Performed at the National Service of Thanksgiving for HM The Queen's birthday at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on Friday 10th June 2016 in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Music by Judith Weir, Master of the Queen's Music, words by Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate in the year HM The Queen was born. Duration c. 3½ minutes I LOVE ALL BEAUTEOUS THINGS words by Robert Bridges OM (1844-1930) Poet Laureate 1913-30 I love all beauteous things, I seek and adore them - God hath no better praise, And man in his hasty days Is honoured for them. I too will something make And joy in the making - Altho' to-morrow it seem Like the empty words of a dream Remembered on waking. (I love all beauteous things, etc…)/ Feuillet / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orgue

Here is a very tender song of Thanksgiving and praise. Ruth E. Schram and Joseph Martin two of sacred music's most published writers join forces to create this unforgettable anthem for Thanksgiving or general use. It is easilylearned so that the emphasis can be placed on the expressive qualities of this gentle yet compelling choral.