When Morning Gilds the Skies (Choral Score)

Medleys/Titles include: The Majesty and Power of His Name (Diadem and Coronation-All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name); Treasures Bring Anthems Sing(We Three Kings and What Child is This?); Where Sorrow and Love Flow Mingled Down (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross and Beneath the Cross of Jesus); The Joys Awating (Jerusalem My Happy Home and When I Can Read My Title Clear); Morning Tribute (Morning Has Broken and When Morning Gilds the Skies); An Ever-Present Comfort (All Will Be Well and God Will Take Care of you); Amazing Infinite Love (The Love of God and My Savior's Love); Adoration to the King (We Worship and Adore You/O Come Let Us Adore Him/Joyful Joyful WeAdore Thee).

Contents: 1. Azmon ('O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing')2. Beecher ('Theres A Wideness In Gods Mercy')3. Birmingham ('Tell Out My Soul The Greatness Of The Lord')4. Grosse Gott (Te Deum) ('Holy God We Praise Thy Name')5. Hanover ('O Worship The King')6. Land Of Rest ('Jerusalem My Happy Home')7. Laudes Domini ('When Morning Gilds The Skies')8. Merrial ('The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended')9. Moscow ('Come Thou Almighty King')10. Munich ('O Word Of God Incarnate')11. Old Hundredth ('All People That On Earth Do Dwell')12. Russia ('God The Omnipotent')13. St. Anne ('O God Our Help In Ages Past')14. St. Clement ('The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended')15. St. Columba ('The King Of Love My Shepherd Is')16. Sicilian Mariners ('Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing')17. Slane ('Be Thou My Vision')18. Toulon ('God Of The Prophets Bless The Prophets Heirs!')19. Westminster Abbey ('Chirst Is Made The Sure Foundation')

Joyful confidence surrounds this rhythmic anthem of praise! Unfolding gradually with a series of musical steps, the opening paints the title in vivid hues. A lightly contemporary theme delivers syncopations with well-crafted vocal contours, and the full and rich choral sound of the refrain affirms the call to worship with singing. A brief quote from When Morning Gilds the Skies adds contrast and a familiar element to the presentation.

with When Morning Gilds the Skies-Uses: General praise team TransfigurationScripture: John 12:32; Job 1:21This power ballad is focused on pure worship and in raising high the adoration of our Lord. A strong central poetic hook callsthe piece to purpose and the commanding music decorates the lofty thoughts of this anthem with power. Fresh! Duration: ca. 3:23.

The opening bars of this piece seek to portray the dawning of each new day as it continues to flower and unfold before us. Drawing inspiration from the hymn of Joseph Barnby the composer musically illustrates the text:‘When morning gilds the skies my heart awaking criesmy Jesus Christ is praised’

Celebratory arrangement of the old favorite for SATB organ handbells brass and percussion (parts available from the publisher)