Resources for Christian musicians
This post contains just a sampling of several favorite selections appropriate for Resurrection Sunday/ Easter.
Personally, I also just enjoy listening to them.
More information available https://conservativechristianmusic.com/2018/03/17/vocal-piece-o-glorious-love/
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This arrangement thoroughly expresses the majestic meaning of “Holy, Holy, Holy.”
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I bought it as part of a duet piano collection. (Be Thou My Vision)
Another piece by the same composer:Â How Great Thou Art
This is neat!
Here are the words:
We rest on Thee, our Shield and our Defender!
We go not forth alone against the foe;
Strong in Thy strength, safe in Thy keeping tender,
We rest on Thee, and in Thy Name we go.
Strong in Thy strength, safe in Thy keeping tender,
We rest on Thee, and in Thy Name we go.
Yes, in Thy Name, O Captain of salvation!
In Thy dear Name, all other names above;
Jesus our Righteousness, our sure Foundation,
Our Prince of glory and our King of love.
Jesus our Righteousness, our sure Foundation,
Our Prince of glory and our King of love.
We go in faith, our own great weakness feeling,
And needing more each day Thy grace to know:
Yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing,
We rest on Thee, and in Thy Name we go.
Yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing,
We rest on Thee, and in Thy Name we go.
We rest on Thee, our Shield and our Defender!
Thine is the battle, Thine shall be the praise;
When passing through the gates of pearly splendor,
Victors, we rest with Thee, through endless days.
When passing through the gates of pearly splendor,
Victors, we rest with Thee, through endless days.
– Edith Cherry
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Since it’s a familiar tune, your congregation would be easily able to sing it, or it could be done as a special, or even a choir piece.
Tune: Finlandia
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In addition – there are other words put to the same tune: We Thank You, Lord.
Bonus:Â here is a piano arrangement that works well as an offertory.
Words cannot do justice to describe a song such as “How Great Thou Art!” It is a song often listed as a favorite by individuals of all walks of life. It is adored because of the admiration given to our great God. The words truly speak to our hearts and magnify our Savior.
The following piece is a solo piano work arranged by James Koerts. Personally, I view it as one of my favorite arrangements of this piece. It clearly communicates the words and portrays the grandeur of our God. Additionally, I like how the ending seems to reiterate the words “how great Thou art,” providing that final reflection on truly how great God is! It is a magnificent piece!
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Here is a phenomenal offertory! My church appreciates this so much. I enjoy the message of the song. It works well as a regular offertory, yet can also be used during mission’s conference as well. It is well-written and musically-designed. You will appreciate it greatly.
Where to find:
Previously published in book HymnNotes Intermediate Level 3
Currently available thru Sacred Sheet Music
This piece is a nice arrangement. Additionally, it can have several uses in your church ministry: offertory, communion song, or calm piece played during service time.
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It can be shortened by playing the first two pages and then jumping directly to the last page. (perfect length offertory for most churches in which I have played)
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