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BAPTISM
ANTHEMS
L Behold, I Have Loved You—Robin Wolaver/arr. Bill Wolaver.
Expressive and gentle, Robin Wolaver's melody is balm for the soul. With
an assuring message of God's great love for us, this anthem is a beautiful
addition to any worship service. Especially poignant for baptism, dedication, or
confirmation celebrations.
11166908 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
L For the Love Poured Down Upon Us—arr. Marty Haugen.
An elegant setting of the traditional Welsh melody for SAB voices is paired with
an original text suitable for baptism. Together they celebrate our gratitude for
new life, God's grace, and God's guidance. Beautiful.
11166803 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
From the Waters I Will Rise—Marty Haugen.
The tune of this baptismal song reflects the energy of the text, "From the waters
I will rise and walk... from kneeling I will stand and sing." While appropriate for
any baptism, this song will be especially meaningful during the baptism of youth
or adults.
11194335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11318254 C Instrument Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Oh Love, How Deep—Richard A. Williamson.
Accessible to choirs of all sizes, Williamson has crafted a sweeping new tune
for a familiar text. Written for two-part mixed voices but often in unison, this
anthem that is perfect for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday when rehearsal time
after Christmas is short, for Sundays in Lent, Trinity Sunday, or general use.
11202288 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Still Changing Me—Joshua Metzger.
"Buried in brokenness, burdened by strife, raised up in glory, in newness of
life." These words begin the journey of this anthem, a call to repentance and
transformation. A prayerful melody rises and falls, creating a devotional spirit.
Comforting harmonic moments provide color.
11166005 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Take Me to the Water—arr. David M. Cherwien.
This setting of the African American spiritual is varied and creative, with vocal
percussion and a chill but supportive piano part.
10341672 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
11164576 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Wade in the Living Water—Rebecca Fair & Michael Barrett.
This unique anthem begins slowly with a quote from Wade in the Water,
optionally sung as a solo, which lays the framework for a jazzy appeal to
renewal and commitment. An original melody with a swing feel is contrasted
with a legato section before pairing with a return of the traditional spiritual.
"Follow your dream to the living stream. Wade on in, live again."
11000117 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
D The Waters of Grace—Joseph M. Martin.
Steadily flowing with the refreshing message of God's mercy and grace, this
lilting folk-style anthem is a quick learn for your singers. A thinner choral
texture allows for lyrical clarity and lightness of timbre as the invitation goes
out to come to "the waters of grace" to be renewed and refreshed. A call-
and-response anthem, ideal for rededication or baptism services.
11317473 SAB with opt. Flute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
CONFIRMATION
ANTHEMS
H Be Not Afraid—Craig Courtney.
Commissioned by a church in Sioux City, Iowa, which was forced to relocate
due to flooding, this lyrical anthem speaks of God's presence with us in times
of hardship and of His infinite mercy. A wonderful musical expression of
comfort and courage for confirmation, child baptism or dedication, or any time
you wish to convey the love of God through Isaiah's words of redemption: "You
are precious in My sight." The opening statement can be sung by sopranos or
solo voice, but is especially appropriate for children's voices.
1825967 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
L Behold, I Have Loved You—Robin Wolaver/arr. Bill Wolaver.
Expressive and gentle, Robin Wolaver's melody is balm for the soul. With
an assuring message of God's great love for us, this anthem is a beautiful
addition to any worship service. Especially poignant for baptism, dedication, or
confirmation celebrations.
11166908 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.55
lt By Grace—David Cherwien.
With sustained legato lines and subtly shifting harmonies, this anthem is
both graceful and intriguing. Based on Ephesians, this is the perfect text for
Reformation Sunday. This anthem could also be sung for confirmation and
ordination services.
11349072 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
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Christ Be with Me—Michael S. Bryson.
Combining two Irish prayers, St. Patrick's Breastplate and Be Thou My Vision,
and incorporating the tune
SLANE, this simple and effective anthem proclaims
a powerful idea: the desire to have Christ be with us always and everywhere,
beside us and within us, to comfort and restore us. The enticing melody is
easily learned and makes this useful for confirmation, ordination, and any
service of commitment.
11204075 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
11204076 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
H Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me—arr. K. Lee Scott.
This is an ideal setting that can be used in many ways, including Confirmation.
The range of the flowing melody line is only an octave, and is set in a very
singable range. Prayerful and reverent, this is an excellent choral prayer.
1523398 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.60
DL Lead Me, Lord—John D. Becker/arr. Mark Hayes.
The text, based on the Beatitudes, is beautifully supported throughout by
a lovely piano accompaniment. The refrain is a prayer proclaiming "Lead
me, Lord, by the light of truth to seek and to find the narrow way," making
this a perfect selection for discipleship, commitment Sundays, confirmation
and more.
10806782 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40
10806783 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Worthy!—Mark Burrows. Based on the Ephesians text,
"Live a life worthy of the calling you have received," this anthem is an inspiring
call to action! A singable melody for unison voice is partnered with a memorable
rhythmic groove which is easily learned and quickly loved. This anthem
complements worship themes of spiritual gifts, missions and outreach, service,
and confirmation. It also makes a fantastic concert finale or VBS theme song.
11347627 Unison/Two-Part w/tambourine and congas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
