Comfort, O Lord

SKU: GI.G-3896

Choral masterworks from the 15th to 18th centuries, all beautifully recorded in the splendor of St. Clement Church, Chicago by the Cathedral Singers under the direction of Richard Proulx. This volume includes works by Dufay, Bird, Tomkins, Goudimel, Monteverdi, Grancini, Viadana, and others.  CONTENTS: EXSULATE JUSTI (G-2140) • AVE VERUM (G-2046) • GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO (G-2757) • AGNUS DEI (G-3275) • REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS (G-2810) • O ESCA VIATORUM (G-2297) • LORD OF LIFE AND KING OF GLORY (G-2357) • HAVE MERCY ON ME (G-1899) • IS IT FAR TO BETHLEHEM CITY? (G-2908) • AVE MARIA (G-2025) • ALL GLORY, LAUD AND HONOR (G-2915) • COMFORT, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE (G-2893) • PRAISE IS YOUR RIGHT, O GOD, IN ZION (G-3786) • WE THANK THEE (G-2725) • ON JORDAN’S BANK THE BAPTIST’S CRY (G-2834) • CHRIST THE GLORY (G-2288) • KYRIE DOMINICALE (G-2148) • GLORIA AD MODUM TUBAE (G-2150) .

SKU: HL.49003005

ISBN 9780901938787. UPC: 073999922370. 6.5x10.0x0.214 inches. English.

Alleluia (Mozart) * Alleluia (Boyce) * Cedit Hiems Eminus * Christ is Risen Again * Death and Darkness * Early Morning * Easter Eggs * Easter Morning * Good Christian Men * Good Joseph had a Garden * Hail, Easter Bright * Hilariter * I Danced in the Morning * Jesus Christ is Risen Today * Jesus, Life and Comfort Given * Let the Merry Church Bells Ring * Let the Song be Begun * Let us Sing this Easter Morning * Lord of the Dance * Now the Green Blade Riseth * O Sons and Daughters * Ring the Bell, Ring it Well * Slowly Winter Fades Away * The Angel rolles the Stone away * The Drums of Calvary * The Glory of our King * The Lamb's High Banquet * The Whole Bright World * They were Beating as he dragged himself * The World itself keeps Easter day * This joyful Eastertide * Tomorrow shall be my dancing day * While Christ lay dead * Ye choirs of New Jerusalem.

SKU: HP.C6387

UPC: 763628163877. Joel Raney.

Choral Arrangement of Precious Lord Take my Hand This soulful, gospel medley starts with Precious Lord, Take My Hand then segues into Softly and Tenderly, returning with a rousing gospel restating of the original hymn. The piano accompaniment is classic gospel and the mini-orchestration enhances the presentation.

SKU: LO.10-5204S

ISBN 9780787763695.

This beautifully crafted anthem of discipleship from Douglas E. Wagner combines the tunes of I Love You, Lord and Jesus Loves Me. The mood throughout is of quiet assurance and comfort.

SKU: LO.10-5443S

ISBN 9780787771058.

Word s from the Gospel of John form the text of this motet by Henry Hinnant: Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Beginning in a spirit of entreaty, the work ends in a place of comfort and peace.

SKU: JK.00804

Numbers 6:23-26.

Arrang ed for mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) and piano, with text from A Gaelic Blessing and Numbers 6:23-26, sung as a prayer to the Lord to bless us in all we do.
Composer: Richard W. Smith
Difficulty: Medium-difficult / medium-difficult acc.
Performance time: 2:30
Reference: Numbers 6:23-26.

SKU: JK.01370

Doctrine & Covenants 20:11-12.

Original anthem for a cappella mixed chorus (SATB), from A. Laurence Lyons oratorio Visions of Light and Truth under the title Surely the Lord God. Includes scriptural text from JST Amos 3:7 and Doctrine & Covenants 20:11-12.
Composer: A. Laurence Lyon
Lyricist: JST Amos 3:7 and Doctrine & Covenants 20:11-12
Difficulty: Medium
Performance time: 1:20
Reference: Doctrine & Covenants 20:11-12.

SKU: LO.99-2628L

UPC: 000308124064.

Easy to prepare and perfect for the Lenten season, this anthem is based on the traditional spiritual I Want to Walk This Lonesome Valley. The text calls to the crucified and risen Lord to walk with us throughout our lives, to comfort us in times of trouble, and to bring us to our eternal rest. Passages of call and response and a haunting, optional instrumental obbligato complete the worshipful mood.

SKU: JK.00288

John 14:12-16.

Choral anthem for mixed chorus (SATB), with scriptural text from John 14:12-16:
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments, And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you forever.
Composer: Walter Dommer
Lyricist: Adapted from John 14
Difficulty: Medium / medium acc.
Reference: John 14:12-16.

SKU: BP.1570

The comforting text from the book of Phillippians is set to a warm, flowing melody by Craig Courtney and includes the addition of an optional flute part.

SKU: GI.G-9842

UPC: 785147984207. English, Spanish. Text Source: Salmo 22 / Psalm 23, Spanish: Leccionario Edición Hispanoamericana, English: The Revised Grail Psalms Scripture: Psalm 23.

Originally published entirely in English (G-8283), this setting offers a bilingual treatment of Psalm 23. The verses alternate, one in Spanish, one in English, and so on. The call-and-response refrain is quickly learned. You will be hard pressed to find a musical setting that can more adeptly match the comforting tone of Psalm 23.

SKU: HP.8690

UPC: 763628186906. Romans 12:12, Matthew 15:21, Matthew 15:22, Matthew 15:23, Matthew 15:24, Matthew 15:25, Matthew 15:26, Matthew 15:27, Matthew 15:28.

Original anthem
This Jay Althouse original is one of the all-time top-sellers in the Hope catalog; available in SATB, SAB, two-part mixed or treble choir, and now a new setting for men's voices. Accompaniment can be provided by keyboard or by the separate 3-5 octave handbell setting. The bell setting also works wonderfully as a stand alone handbell piece.

SKU: HP.C6178

UPC: 763628161781.

Origi nal anthem
This Jay Althouse original is one of the all-time top-sellers in the Hope catalog; available in SATB, SAB, two-part mixed or treble choir, and now a new setting for men's voices. Accompaniment can be provided by keyboard or by the separate 3-5 octave handbell setting. The bell setting also works wonderfully as a stand alone handbell piece.

SKU: HP.C6178C

UPC: 763628961787.

Origi nal anthem
This Jay Althouse original is one of the all-time top-sellers in the Hope catalog; available in SATB, SAB, two-part mixed or treble choir, and now a new setting for men's voices. Accompaniment can be provided by keyboard or by the separate 3-5 octave handbell setting. The bell setting also works wonderfully as a stand alone handbell piece.

SKU: HP.C6178O

UPC: 763628261788.

Origi nal anthem
This Jay Althouse original is one of the all-time top-sellers in the Hope catalog; available in SATB, SAB, two-part mixed or treble choir, and now a new setting for men's voices. Accompaniment can be provided by keyboard or by the separate 3-5 octave handbell setting. The bell setting also works wonderfully as a stand alone handbell piece.