SKU: HL.35031854

UPC: 888680713218. 5.0x5.0x0.093 inches. Charles Wesley/Joseph M. Martin.

Originally commissioned for the 300th anniversary of Charles Wesley's birth, Testament of Praise contains arrangements of his most treasured hymns, along with original settings of some of his most inspiring lyrics. There are narrations and litanies that provide continuity of purpose as the work unfolds and celebrates the gifts of worship and praise in the life of the church. Each anthem stands on its own, allowing the book to function as a collection of favorites. Presented with full orchestrations by Brant Adams, you can use this choral menagerie anytime! Songs include: Voices of Praise; Love Divine, All Loves Excelling; Thankful for Our Every Blessing; A Call to Service; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; And Can It Be? Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

SKU: HL.48024900

ISBN 9781784545475. UPC: 840126930696. 7.25x10.5x0.108 inches.

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 the text “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.

SKU: HL.1436091

UPC: 196288203896.

The hymntune â??Hyfrydolâ? is placed with the texts for â??Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesusâ? and â??Love Divine, All Loves Excellingâ? in this lovely arrangement. The setting is delightfully refreshing, flowing like a madrigal. The vocal lines are lyrical and melodic and work together effortlessly. This piece is especially appropriate for Advent, but will serve well for worship and concerts at any time of the year.

SKU: LO.20-1148L

UPC: 000308043167.

Ringe rs will enjoy this versatile and expressive arrangement of the tune BEECHER.

SKU: MN.56-0010

UPC: 688670220104. English.

Howard Goodall's setting of Love Divine for accompanied SSAA choir uses a well-loved text by Charles Wesley.

SKU: GI.G-RA597

Archer's 'Love divine' uses three tunes associated with Wesley's words: Fairest Isle by Henry Purcell, Blaenwern and 'Love divine' by Sir John Stainer. For SATB choir, organ and violin. A delightful arrangement suitable for most parish choirs. The violin part is included in the octavo.

SKU: MN.90-70

Text: Marilyn Biery.

This collection of twenty-five original hymn texts flows from the writers years of experience as a practicing Church musician. The texts cover many aspects of the church year and includes texts for many particular needs such as confirmation and stewardship. Eleven new hymn tunes are also included in this collection. Complete tune, title, topic, meter, and scriptural indexes are included, making this a very useful collection of hymns. Hymns include: Break Forth in Joyous Song Christ is the Vine, We are the Branches Come To Us, O Holy Spirit Easter Dawn, Streaming Bright Embrace the Love that Makes Us One Emmanuel Comes! From the Word of God, Creation Jesus Walked Among the People Joined Together As One Body Lift Up Your Hearts, You Poor in Spirit Listen to the Voice of Gladness Lord God, The Source of Every Gracious Gift May Peace from Christ Come Dwell in You O Dearest Jesus O God of All Life, Now Hid from Our Sight O God of Love, Enable Us O God, Hear My Cry Our Gifts, O Lord, to You We Bring Radiant Light, Love Divine Rejoice, Rejoice, God's Kingdom is Coming Seek a Place of Breathless Beauty The Ancient Story Thrills Our Modern Ear The Frozen Earth Begins to Thaw The Spirit Makes Us One in Christ We Sing our Love for Jesus.

Malcolm Williamson (1931-2003) was an Australian composer, who moved to Britain in 1950 and spent the rest of his life there. He was appointed Master of the Queen's Music in 1975, a title he held until his death, and was reputedly the most commissioned composer of his generation.

The song cycle Celebration Of Divine Love was written in 1963, making it one of the composer's earliest vocal works. It is scored for High Voice with Piano accompaniment, and dedicated to Barbara Elsy. The text was written by James McAuley, an Australian poet who Williamson often drew inspiration from