Reflections On The Cross

SKU: HL.35028637

ISBN 9781476868066. UPC: 884088792411. 5x5 inches.

10-Pack Listening CDs: Inspired by Celtic music traditions, this new work for Lent or Holy Week presents Christ's journey to the cross. Utilizing folk songs, hymns and newly composed sacred songs, the music adorns the heart-felt message of God's love and grace displayed in Christ's redemptive work on Calvary. A thoughtful narration weaves the movements of the work together with Scripture, prayer and poetry, while delivering a reflective message of hope and assurance. Gentle orchestrations capture the Celtic spirit of the music in a smaller, more restrained approach in keeping with Holy Week considerations. A full line of support products is available. Duration: approx. 30 minutes. Titles include: Prologue, The Song of the Cross, A Celtic Hosanna, Come to the Upper Room, The Garden of Tears, The Carpenter, A Tree Once Stood, Consolation of the Cross, Epilogue. Available separately: SATB, Listening CD, Preview Pack (Book/CD), StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment only), RehearsalTrax CDs, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Digital Resource Kit, Chamber Orchestration (Score & Parts for Soprano Recorder/Penny Whistle, Alto Recorder, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet 1&2, Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1&2, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1&2, Harp, Piano, Violin 1&2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) and Chamber Orchestration CD-ROM. Duration: ca. 30:00.

SKU: LO.99-3106L

UPC: 000308133547.

In this powerful offering from Mark Hayes, we journey with Christ through Holy Week, experiencing momentous events that changed history for all of humankind. Mark's distinctive compositional voice adds to the drama of the work. Masterful arrangements of Twila Paris's Lamb of God and Keith Getty and Stuart Townend's The Power of the Cross, along with an unforgettable mezzo soprano solo inspired by Michelangelo's Pieta, contribute to a truly compelling work for Easter worship. This work may be performed during Holy Week by excluding the final movement or in its entirety for Easter and Eastertide. The beautiful piano accompaniment reflects Mark's keyboard artistry, and his masterful orchestration offers an added dimension to the drama. The Power of the Cross provides an artful and poignant reminder of Christ's sacrifice of love, His triumph over death, and His promise of redemption for us all.

SKU: GI.G-002690

UPC: 641151026909. English. Text by Christine Ondrla.

Every one of us has, at some time in our lives, walked a lonely trail of pain and isolation. Christine Ondrla guides us along The Way of the Cross with personal reflections that show us we are never alone. This book can be used for individual prayer or in a communal setting. Pen and ink drawings by Charlotte Lichtblau accompany each station. Unique to WLP‚ Way of the Cross is a separate recording of powerful music reflections for each station, created by Denise Morency Gannon (002691). The Way of the Cross is a wonderful centering tool, not only during the Lenten season but whenever we need the reassuring presence of God.

SKU: HL.35031862

ISBN 9781540006769. UPC: 888680713317. 5.0x5.0x0.077 inches.

Portraits in Grace is a musical gallery of faith displaying the life, ministry and passion of Jesus. Through scripture, narration and song, the backdrop is created for the reflections of the Lenten season, particularly during Holy Week. As the cantata moves through Christ's extraordinary life, each song displays the sacred beauty of the Savior, and lingers with His many graceful acts of love. The work ends with Christ's death on the cross and the bittersweet beauty of this redemptive gift to the world. With options that include the visual arts, the presentation can be expanded to include more members of your congregation, taking the cantata beyond the loft. A small consort of instruments is available, as well. Songs include: Prelude; Portrait; Fairest Lord Jesus; The Healer; Behold the King; We Remember; A Sacred Garden; Let Us Gather in the Shadow of the Cross; Portrait of the Cross, Recessional of Shadows. Score and Parts (fl, cl, hn, hp, pno, vn, vc) available as a Printed Editional and as a digital download.

SKU: MN.90-53

UPC: 688670900532.

The third volume in the popular series of Susan Palo Cherwien's meditations for hymn festivals, worship services, and for your own private reading. The first volume, Crossings, has received much recognition and has been widely used. The second, From Glory into Glory, includes the same beautiful expressions of faith that have made Susan's work so well-known. This volume includes suggested hymn festival outlines that served as the inspiration for the meditations found in the book as well as a basic template for structuring such festivals. Paperback.

SKU: HL.388213

ISBN 9781705156063. UPC: 196288025351. 6.75x10.5x0.255 inches.

This brief choral cantata is well suited for use during Holy Week as a Tenebrae observance or as a time of reflection. A musical “service of shadows,” Candles of Grace is filled with emotive texts and deeply expressive music portraying the events of the Passion. A thoughtful orchestration adorns this chamber cantata with refined beauty and grace, giving directors an instrumental or track option for their presentations. From the delicate opening phrases to the fragile whispered ending, this work is essential for remembering and experiencing the suffering of the Lord. Songs include: Prelude (The Shadow Falls); Bring Me to the Cross; The Garden Call; Man of Sorrows, What a Name; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Keep Me Near the Cross; Scenes from a Solemn Cross; Epilogue. Score and Parts (pno, fl, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment and Part Dominant Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. HL00388204: Accompaniment Tracks HL00388214: Part Dominant Tracks.

SKU: HP.3010

UPC: 763628130107.

Lenten medley This arrangement is a medley of three familiar Lenten titles: At the Cross, Beneath the Cross of Jesus and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. The three tunes are cleverly intertwined, allowing your congregation to reflect on these familiar hymns, and contemplate the cross.

SKU: HP.C5937C

UPC: 763628959371. By W.J. Sparrow-Simpson & John Stainer. Galatians 6:14.

Ballad by W.J. Sparrow-Simpson & John Stainer This emotional ballad focuses solely on the cross of Christ as the symbol of grace of the crucified Jesus. Composer Tom Fettke weaves the John Stainer song, Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow in with his own lyrics to create a poignant reflection on The Mighty Cross.

SKU: LO.99-2895L

UPC: 000308130201.

The Way of the Cross Leads Home by Mary McDonald is a powerful affirmation of our faith: that the path to everlasting life is found in Christ's journey to the cross. The music reflects Mary's deep roots in Christian hymnody and her belief that hymns constitute our Christian heritage and provide a rich reservoir of spiritual guidance. It is through the singing of these great songs that we restate the purpose of our belief and the hope of our existence. The spiritual nourishment of these well-known texts supplies us with the reassurance that the Bible is true and God is real. The inspired combination of traditional hymn tunes and Mary's original melodies creates a seamless flow as the words of the hymns partner with the narrative to tell the story. Along the way, both performer and listener will pause to reflect upon and experience those events of 2, 000 years ago--and to be reminded that, throughout this journey of faith, we have a Savior who will lead us to our eternal home.