This song was sung recently at the conclusion of a service. Incredible message and convicting words:
Where to find:
Majesty Hymns #548
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Born in a Manger – Incredible Christmas Song
The words to this song have hit me anew this year. Please read these amazing lyrics of the chorus:
– Ron Hamilton
Born in a manger long ago,
How could the Savior love me so?
He left His throne for Calvary,
He came to earth for me.
Where to find:
Majesty Hymns #206
(Another great audio [sung acapella] )
Bible Verses Put to Music: Blessed Is the Man
I love this song and the truth contained therein (and likewise the passage from whence it comes). It’s great!
This would work great for youth group, children’s choir, adult choir, and congregational.
Blessed is the man that walketh not
in the counsel of the ungodly,
nor standeth in the way of sinners,
nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD;
and in His law doth he meditate day and night.
(Psalm 1:1-2)
Where to find:
Majesty Hymns #124
(fyi – not in Rejoice Hymns)
Choir Pieces in the Spanish Language
Looking for pieces for your choir in the Spanish language? Here are a few favorites:
(If you are not a Spanish choir, these could be used for a missions’ conference or during a mission trip.)
“Al Señor Seamos Fieles” (“May the Lord Find Us Faithful”) Product page audio sample (educational purposes only)
“Los Pasos Del Justo” (“The Steps of a Good Man”) Product page
“Fue Por MÔ (“It Was For Me”) Product page  Audio sample (also below)  English sample
Siervos de Jesus (choir book) digital product  Lorenz website  Sample CD
In addition, Majesty Music offers choir music in the Spanish language. Link
Thanksgiving Songs – Newer Selections – for Choir
Here are some choir pieces with which you may be unfamiliar, yet are great modern-day compositions.
Even just listening to them is a blessing!
“We Thank You, Lord”  Product page   Audio avail.   JWPepper
Incredible! Tune is Finlandia. (Same tune as “Be Still My Soul.”) Wonderful piece.
“Praise to God, Immortal Praise” arr. by Patti Drennan Audio  Product page   Digital score
You will love the words of praise to God through this song! Reminds me of Psalm 136. Tune is familiar. Amazing piece!
“We Thank Thee” by Ron & Shelly Hamilton (in Majesty Hymns – hymn #449)
Great words to this piece of music. Easy for your choir to sing. Can also be used as a youth choir work.
“With a Heart of Thanks” by Victor Johnson Sheet music   Digital music
Some of you may enjoy this piece. It is a reflective piece; not necessarily deep theologically, but communicates giving thanks to God.
“Come Glory in His Name” Tune tune Diademata (for those of you with handbells, this has a handbell score available for purchase) Sheet music
He Was Wounded for Our Transgressions – song similar to Isaiah 53 theme
Today at the nursing home, one of our church members sang a special of the song “He Was Wounded for Our Transgressions.” Wow!!! If you have never heard the song or looked at the words, you have missed something! Our hymnal incorporates the first, second, and fourth verses in its score, which are the verses I recommend.
The devotional today was Isaiah 53, and this song incorporates many of the themes of that passage. Have a look at some of the words written by Thomas Chisholm:
“He was wounded for our trangressions,
He bore our sins in His body on the tree;
For our guilt He gave us peace,
From our bondage gave release,
And with His stripes, and with His stripes,
And with His stripes our souls are healed.”“He was numbered among transgressors,
We did esteem Him forsaken by His God;
As our sacrifice He died,
That the law be satisfied,
And all our sin, and all our sin,
And all our sin was laid on Him.”
Amazing words, right?
Where to find:
Many hymnals contain this song.
Living Hymns #165
Great Hymns of the Faith #117
If wish to hear an audio of song, here is a link for educational purposes.
FYI – The author also wrote other familiar songs such as “O To Be Like Thee” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.”