Pentecost Prayer

Commissioned by Chris Mary Gregory and Jonathan Chiversfor Dominic Chivers on the occasion of his Confirmation Pentecost Sunday 31 May 2009 Blackburn Cathedraland for performance by Blackburn Cathedral Choir directed byRichard Tanner.

This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways. This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways.

Vocal Solo key of D-This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways. This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways.

Larsen's flowing meditation on the 'Veni creator' tune was written as the Pentecost entry for a multi-composer anthology based on the liturgical year. It was given one of the highest rankings in a survey of pieces that most strongly moved listeners to prayer.

This team's original spirituals have long been a staple for church choirs across the country. They are always accessible to both larger and smaller choirs. They are always quite memorable and are always fun to sing. “SendDown Your Spirit Lord” is the newest addition to that stellar collection and is definitely not to be missed. For general worship or Pentecost this upbeat prayer asks for God's presence in all that we do; in good times andin bad. A new favorite!

Uses: General Pentecost Scripture: II Corinthians 1:3-5 This powerfully moving anthem of hope is for all of us who experience pain fear or discouragement. Now available for women's voices this prayer in song is full of rich harmonies lyrical melodic lines and an emotional text that portrays the glory and the grace of Him in whom we seek comfort. Choirs and congregations will be moved and encouraged by this sensitively and lovingly crafted song.

For Pentecost or any time that people gather for worship this tender prayer for the presence and ministry of God's Holy Spirit is truly beautiful. The message and music are simple but the impact is profound. A thoughtfullycrafted piano accompaniment helps support the voices and ease the learning. After you have sung the anthem you can even teach the chorus of the song by rote to your congregation for a beautiful addition to your congregationalsinging. Splendid!

For Pentecost or all year long this heartfelt anthem brings a fresh message of hope. The flowing accompaniment complements the well-crafted vocal scoring while the text is prayerful and moving. Available: SATB.

Par RAUTAVAARA EINOJUHANI. Langue: Finnish, Swedish, German, English, Format: DIN A4/ Répertoire / Chant et Piano