The African Worship Collection

SKU: GI.G-8644

UPC: 785147864431. English.

Welcome to the revival! Come on in and leave your troubles at the door. This exciting collection from a true talent and vibrant voice in sacred music takes you to church. The eclectic fusion of styles like gospel, R & B, jazz, and traditional organ-based hymnody ensures that there is something in this collection to please absolutely everyone.  “Lord, Make Me an Instrument,” a setting of the classic Prayer of St. Francis text, builds to a powerful and stirring climax. “Worthy God” is a moving declaration of faith and devotion, and the infectious and inspiring title track, “Building Up the Kingdom,” encourages God’s call to action. Rhythmic drive, a singable melody, and an impassioned text will make “Daily Bread” a congregation favorite that begs to be sung. The songs of Building Up the Kingdom are sure to ignite the fire of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of all the assembled, and their raised voices will set the rafters ablaze. Contents: Give the Lord Glory and Honor, Remember Your Mercies, Blessed, Worthy God, Mary's Song (The Annunciation), Worship the Newborn King, Hail, Queen of Heaven, Getting Ready, Daily Bread, The Christ in Me, Building Up the Kingdom, Lord, Make Me an Instrument, Anchored in de Lord.

SKU: KJ.8903

SATB, Percussion, Opt Piano

This is dynamic and short, to set the mood for an exciting, upbeat service. The drums and voices stem from the call and response of spirituals as well as the drumming of African and Native American spiritual songs. An inclusive Trinitarian setting calling God's people to worship.

SKU: HP.8425

UPC: 763628184254.

Sacre d Musical for Adult Choirs From arranger, Lloyd Larson, here is an impressive musical celebration of the African American spiritual. The adaptability and endurance of these songs passed down to us from the African American slaves reveals the universality of their themes and their ability to carry forward a message that transcends race, cultural differences and socio-economic classes. Performed in its entirety, this is a dramatic 30-minute musical filled with unforgettable emotion. The narration tells of the stories behind and meanings within the spirituals, and the struggles of the people who created and passed on this whole body of music so essential to our American heritage. Each arrangement can also be performed alone as individual choral anthems suitable for worship and concerts. Separate rhythm chart accompaniments and CD tracks are available. The Rhythm packet contains parts for: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Synthesizer.

SKU: HP.8423

UPC: 763628184230.

Sacre d Musical for Adult Choirs From arranger, Lloyd Larson, here is an impressive musical celebration of the African American spiritual. The adaptability and endurance of these songs passed down to us from the African American slaves reveals the universality of their themes and their ability to carry forward a message that transcends race, cultural differences and socio-economic classes. Performed in its entirety, this is a dramatic 30-minute musical filled with unforgettable emotion. The narration tells of the stories behind and meanings within the spirituals, and the struggles of the people who created and passed on this whole body of music so essential to our American heritage. Each arrangement can also be performed alone as individual choral anthems suitable for worship and concerts. Separate rhythm chart accompaniments and CD tracks are available. The Rhythm packet contains parts for: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Synthesizer.

SKU: HP.1094

UPC: 763628110949.

Forty -three songs from Africa are included in this valuable resource. Like Tom Colvin's first collection of African hymns, Fill Us with Your Love (1983, Code No. 431), this collection includes English language translations of songs written for the churches in Africa.