This setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis is large in scale and features compelling melodies and harmonies moments of high drama and at the same time sensitive handling of the words. This is Wesley at his most masterful.Composer and Organist Samuel Sebastian Wesley is the grandson of Charles Wesley founder of Methodism and son of composer Samuel Wesley. He composed music almost entirely for the Anglican church and his works are frequently performed there.By most accounts Wesley was a difficult man who in his determination to improve the quality of country cathedral music often won enemies and lost support. After two unhappy appointments as cathedralOrganist Wesley accepted a position at the Leeds Parish Church which had a new building a new Organ and a vicar determined to create a choir for full Choral services. It was in these congenial circumstances that Wesley first presented this significant and influential Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis.

Praise the Lord O My Soul is a long anthem for Chorus SATB with solo lines.Composer and Organist Samuel Sebastian Wesley is the grandson of Charles Wesley founder of Methodism and son of composer Samuel Wesley. He composed music almost entirely for the Anglican church and his works are frequently performed there.

from Testament of Praise-Testament of Praise the cantata tribute to Charles Wesley is the source of this special anthem by Joseph Martin. The Gaelic tune “Bunessan” is married to the classic Wesley text “Love Divine All LovesExcelling” and the combination is amazing. This beloved tune will be quickly embraced by the hearts of all who hear it. The inspired orchestration from Brant Adams gives directors many performance choices. Fresh harmoniesand singable vocal writing combine in this brilliant choice for weddings Valentine's Sunday Advent or general use.

3 Octaves of Handbells-Based on Ps. 9: 1-2 as paraphrased by Charles Wesley this anthem is for SATB voices with organ accompaniment. Handbells join forces at the end with several measures of random ringing. Use during Lent or as a general offering.

Joseph Martin has created a new setting for this well-known Charles Wesley text. Martin's compositional skills bring a fresh spirit to the theme of God's amazing love. An optional soprano descant decorates the music that almostsings itself. The new anthem is a wonderful addition to any music program.

The familiar words of Charles Wesley are treated to a thoughtful new musical fitting by respected musician Ken Berg. Beginning in E minor with treble voices in an unadorned unison the voices soon break into parts eventually opening into 4 parts. Then the men join the chorus on the theme eventually letting the women rest and move into a 4-part portion of their own. All resume together and end quietly in E major. Medium difficulty for more advanced church choirs.

From A Melody In Lyra Davidica 1708-This is a very rhythmic arrangement of one of the most popular Easter processional hymns. Charles Wesley wrote it for the first worship at Wesleyan chapel in London.

Scripture becomes song in this Hebrews-based anthem that includes words from Charles Wesley. The melody begins simply rising as if reaching to a great truth. With the words Faith is being sure of what we hope for. Faith is the proof of things we do not see we begin the search. Unison is used for clarity of text thickening in the refrain which incorporates the Wesley hymn Let Us Live by Faith Alone. Because of the foundational theology presented and the final verse's affirmation of the church's mission and destiny this would be an excellent choice for church anniversaries.

Love Divine All Loves Excelling-Lord With Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee (Love divine all loves excelling) by Howard Helvey for SATB and Organ.This is a flexible hymn for general worship with an original hymn tune ('Charleston') by Howard Helvey. Either Francis Scott Key's 'Lord with glowing heart I'd praise thee' or Charles Wesley's 'Love divine all loves excelling' may be sung and Helvey employs hymnody's most popular traits including a majestic Organ introduction an emphatic unison first verse and a soaring Soprano descant.

Three jazz hymns. These jazz arrangements of well-known hymns were written for Andrew Earis and choirs of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London for various services and BBC broadcasts from that church. The setting of Come down, O Love divine supplies some new harmonic moves to Vaughan Williams? lovely tune Down Ampney, gradually adding vocal harmony through the verses, with a short descant section in the final verse. The compound-time arrangement of God is Love, which can also be sung to the supplied words of Charles Wesley?s hymn Love Divine, again adds more of Todd?s iconic jazz harmonies and textures in the vocal parts with each successive verse. The setting of Let all mortal flesh keep silence is structured to gradually build layers over the moody piano chords and the pedal harmony. At the end the music builds to a large climax for ?Lord most high?. The hymns can be performed using the supplied piano part or using the chord symbols above. Double bass may also be used in addition to piano, again following the supplied chord symbols, and parts for optional jazz ensemble are available. Performers of these hymns should feel free to include the congregation or audience in imaginative ways.

Uses: General Ordination EvangelismScripture:Psalm 103:21; Psalm 150; Revelation 7:9-11Fanciful piano styling energizes this hymn anthem. Based on the words of Charles Wesley the melody movesquickly delivering the musical phrase to a joyful chorus of “Halle! Hallelujah!” Filled with jubilant praise this interesting choral is a fine choice for special music or festival usage. Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD Orchestration (digital score & parts for flute & percussion). Duration: ca. 3:00.

Lightly dancing, this gently contemporary anthem of praise features new music for the classic Charles Wesley text 'O For a Thousand Tongues.' From the 'Ready, Set, Sing!' Choral Series, this anthem is easily prepared in one or two rehearsals, yet is a shining addition to any service. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Charles Wesley wrote this joyful hymn. Its theme of the rulership of God was meant to uplift his congregation from the persecution and hardship of their lives. It is loosely based on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

The lyrics of Charles Wesley are found in almost every denominational hymnal. This anthem is scored for mixed voices with either organ or piano. Methodists might use the piece on heritage Sunday but the work would also make a fine mother's day (festival of the Christian home) anthem or for peace and justice Sunday. The lovely lyrical lines and close connection to the text are hallmarks of Dan Forrest's musical expression.

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Instrumentation: 4 Tpt 1 Hn 3 Trb 1 Tuba Timpani Percussion (1 Player) and OrganText: verses 1-2 by Charles Wesley verses 3-5 by Paul Leddington Wright