Loving Shepherd

A jolly Christmas carol-This lively carol was commissioned in 2005 by Lichfield Cathedral Special Choir (now called the Cathedral Chorus) to celebrate the birth of Hannah Scriven and Holly Mason the daughters of the two cathedral organists at that time. The words were specially written by Tony Barnard the then Canon Chancellor at Lichfield and a member of the choir. This carol whilst not entirely foreign to my normal style touches more ‘country and western’/popular buttons than I am in the habit of touching. But I wanted to write a tuneful piece which swayed and danced and reflected the colourful imagery of Tony Barnard’s text. Recommended recording: Comeout Lazar – The shorter choral works of Paul Spicer (Regent REGCD280) by The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College Cambridge and Claire Innes-Hopkins (organ) directed by Sarah MacDonald. Text: This child of God who’s born on Christmas day whom shepherds view to whom kings homage pay is called to be a shepherd and a king. Sing alleluias praise this wondrous thing. This child of God is shepherd born to lead through pastures green by banks of golden reed; nor left nor right but ever on the way which leads to Calvary and endless day. This child of God this Son of David’s line is root of tree a shoot a fruitful vine it shelter gives to all who see the way which leads them to the cross and Easter day. This child of God this many spangled star is light’ning flash which dazzles near and far; bright light to guide our feet along the way that leads to Calvary and endless day. This child of God is called to save mankind to open eye and ear the heart and mind; to heal and make the lame man leap and play along the road that leads to Easter Day. This child of God let angel voices praise. Give God the glory live his loving ways. Let peace on earth o’er come our worldly strife through all who walk his road throughout their life. Tony Barnard

An expressive melody and absolutely gorgeous text paint a beautiful and moving “thank you” for those who have dedicated their lives to Christ's service and shepherded us on the path to better knowing Him. Sunday Schoolteachers ministers missionaries and laypersons – all have left their loving imprints upon our hearts. “How Lovely Are the Ones” will bring tears of joy to the eyes of all present but more importantly it willexpress our deepest heartfelt gratitude to God for bringing those special servants into our lives and to the “lovely ones” themselves who have caused us to see Him.

A collection of useful service music that is rewarding to the pianist-turned organist as well as the more technically proficient and of course to those who worship. Written on the two-stave format.Contents:1. Morning Song2. In Heavenly Love Abiding3. Jesus Thou Joy Of Loving Hearts ('Rockingham')4. I Will Sing Unto The Lord5. Berceuse6. Cortege Nuptial7. Arietta8. Fanfare9. Meditation10. The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare ('St. Petersburg')11. The Faithful Shepherd12. Elegy13. Upon The Cross Of Calvary ('Marian')14. Alleluia15. What A Friend We Have In Jesus ('Friend')16. Rise Up O Men Of God ('Festal Song')17. On Wings Of Hope18. Postlude For A Festive Occasion19. Great God To Thee My Evening Song ('Hazel')20. Eventide

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