SKU: BT.CMP-0258-99-010
FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST is based on the hymn-tune “St. Anne,” which was used by G.F.Handel in the Chandos anthem “O Praise the Lord,” and by J.S.Bach in his triple fugue in E-flat “The St. Anne Fugue.” James Curnow’s FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST captures the thoughts of this magnificent hymn, which speaks of our country’s reliance upon God. The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted re-harmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere.Inspired!
SKU: HL.44000751
UPC: 073999764987. 9x12 inches.
Fanfare Prelude: O God, Our Help in Ages Past is based on the hymn tune St. Anne, which was used by Handel in the Chandos anthem O Praise the Lord and by J.S. Bach in his triple fugue in E-flat, The St. Anne Fugue. The arrangement presented here captures the thoughts of this magnificent hymn, which speaks of an unwavering reliance upon God.
SKU: HP.C5968C
UPC: 763628959685. Margaret Clarkson & Isaac Watts.
Hymn tune Margaret Clarkson's powerful hymn text follows Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever - as she outlines the pasts, the present, and the future. Setting it to the very singable tune BUNESSAN, arranger Lloyd Larson also incorporates a verse of O God, Our Help in Ages Past at the start, setting up a rewarding message of God's provision for stability and support in every circumstance.
SKU: HL.194659
ISBN 9781495073892. UPC: 888680641757. 9.0x12.0x0.262 inches.
It's super easy! This series features accessible arrangements for piano, with simple right-hand melody, letter names inside each note, basic left-hand chord diagrams, and no page turns. This edition includes 60 hymns: All Creatures of Our God and King • Amazing Grace • Be Thou My Vision • Beautiful Savior • The Church's One Foundation • Crown Him with Many Crowns • For the Beauty of the Earth • I Love to Tell the Story • It Is Well with My Soul • Just As I Am • A Mighty Fortress Is Our God • Nearer, My God, to Thee • O Worship the King • Rock of Ages • 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus • We Gather Together • What a Friend We Have in Jesus • When I Survey the Wondrous Cross • and many more.
SKU: GI.G-CD-474
A thousand ages in your sight, a line from Issac Watt's hymn paraphrase of Psalm 90, provides the inspiration for this celebration of hope with the St. Olaf Cantorei, under the direction of John Ferguson. This gorgeous live recording features impeccable choral singing and festive instrumentation, bringing life to tunes and texts from around the world. Come, All You People, an African hymn, is full of exciting rhythms and beautiful harmonies. The celebration continues with the classic German chorale Lobe den Herren. Versions of O God, Our Help in Ages Past, All Creatures of Our God and King, and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel are just a sample of the many beautiful, innovative arrangements of traditional hymns by John Ferguson on this recording. Music and arrangements by William McKie, Alexander Gondo, William Byrd, Egil Hovland, Joseph W. Clokey, Mark Hayes, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Edward Tyler are also featured. In the spirit of the new millennium, reflections on God and the passing of time are included, as well as a reading of the story of Creation from the Book of Genesis. The CD booklet includes the text of all reflections as well as the text of all songs on the recording. Listening to this recording, you'll want to follow along in the spirit of this joyous hymn festival...you may even want to join the choir in song!
