Sweet Hour of Prayer: SATB: Vocal Score

Uses: General Christmas Eve ChristmasScripture: I Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:14Re-tooling a classic hymn into a Christmas offering is a crafty concept and in this refinedarrangement the idea becomes art. Easily learned the piece is “something old and something new” making this choral a satisfying addition to any concert or worship service. The instrumentation adds additional layers ofsonic complexity while the optional text presenting the original Sweet Hour of Prayer text gives thoughtful directors programming flexibility. Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD Orchestration (Score & parts forflute cello 2 oct. handbells). NOTE: “Away in a Manger” quote in handbells has TACET option if performing the “Sweet Hour of Prayer” text. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Uses: General LentScripture: I Thessalonians 5:17; Colossians 4:2; Psalm 4:1; Isaiah 55:6The beauty of the unadorned voice eloquently speaks in this refined arrangement of a cherished hymn of faith.The time honored words of this prayer of petition provide a soft opener for worship or a choral response to the pastoral prayer. A darling hymn for older worshippers this arrangement has a freshness that will open it up to a newgeneration. Lush harmonies and hushed dynamics create a reflective moment for choirs or ensembles.