Joseph M. Martin: Canticle of Worship: SATB: Vocal Score

Uses:General Trinity Sunday Call To WorshipScripture: John 4:24; Psalm 95:6; Psalm 29:2From the opening quote from Schubert to the final fading echoes of Holy Holy Holy this anthem will bea journey of worship and praise. The lush writing will appeal to admirers of Martin's technique and his tasteful cradling of this excellent Williams text will shine in any worship event. Useful particularly for Trinity Sunday thescope and understated power of this new collaboration far exceeds its technical demands. For choirs of every size.

Uses: General Weddings Valentine's Day Scripture: I Corinthians 13 Precious Scripture is set to expressive music with this distinctive anthem ideal for weddings or worship settings. Celebrating theglory of love and describing its many blessings in our lives the lovely melody duets with a lyric piano part and a delicate flute obbligato. The general usefulness of the text makes this appropriate at any time of the year.Duration: ca. 4:31.

From the best-selling Christmas cantata Canticle of Joy here is the thrilling “Carol of the Faithful.” Based on the favorite Christmas hymn “O Come All Ye Faithful ” this dynamic and powerfulanthem is joy unrestrained! Wonderfully fresh harmonies exciting syncopation and mixed meter congregational participation and a marvelous accompaniment with or without the orchestration make this fabulous octavo a definite highpoint for your Christmas celebration. For pageant use or any worship occasion during the Christmas season hold on to your hats and don't miss this triumphant song of praise!

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.