Composed by JAMES McGRANAHAN, WILLIAM B. BRADBURY, CLELAND B. McAFEE and JAMES McGRANAHAN, WILLIAM B. BRADBURY, CLELAND B. McAFEE. Arranged by Gary Lanier and Gary Lanier. Christian, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Praise & Worship, General Worship. Score - Score,Set of Parts - Christian,Contemporary Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,General Worship - The Lanier Company

Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.836231 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee. Arranged by Edna J. Bloom. Christian,Gospel,Sacred. Score and parts. 7 pages. Bloom Musicnotes #5312093. Published by Bloom Musicnotes (A0.836231). Hope and devotion glow from this gospel hymn created by Cleland B. McAfee as he worked through a difficult life crisis.  Here it is presented for intermediate level treble duet with the option of three different keys (D, E flat, & F).  Flowing accompaniment supports the melody of the verses with close harmony for the refrains.  Two verses of lyrics plus the refrain are printed in the score.  Mix and match keys to facilitate playing with transposing instruments.  Choose one key or segue from one key to the next for effect.  Ranges are listed on the title page.   .

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.697641 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Country,Instructional,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 6 pages. Sandy McIntire #6102717. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.697641). Near to the Heart of God is a popular early 20th Century hymn composed by Cleland B. McAfee, an American theologian, Presbyterian minister and hymn writer. It is arranged here as an Intermediate Piano Solo drawn from McIntire's Gospel Piano Classics series which also includes Whispering Hope, The Church in the Wildwood, In My Heart There Rings a Melody, and Make Me a Blessing, all available here on sheetmusicplus.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1436224 By James Michael Stevens. By Cleland B. McAfee. Arranged by James Michael Stevens. Christian,Lent,Religious,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. James M Stevens Music ASCAP #1016334. Published by James M Stevens Music ASCAP (A0.1436224). Written May 12, 2024, this is an original piano arrangement of the devotional hymn, “Near to the Heart of God,” by Cleland B McAfee and written/performed in a piano felt style. James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN and Music Dean of Welch College.

Flute Trio,Woodwind Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1400030 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee. Arranged by Lynette Auberjeunois. Chamber,Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 9 pages. Flute Files Publishing #983259. Published by Flute Files Publishing (A0.1400030). Near to the Heart of God flute trio sheet music.  Composed by Cleland B. McAfee.  Arranged by Lynette Auberjeunois for late beginner level.  Digital download includes a three page flute trio score and parts.  Key: D major.  Range: Flute 1: D2 - C3, Flute 2: A1 - E2, Flute 3: F#1 - F#2.  Published by Flute Files Publishing (RL44-0038B).

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 1 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.1298607 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee. Arranged by J. Randolph Hall. This edition: Interactive Download. Christian,Classical,Pop,Praise & Worship,Standards,World. 9 pages. Duration 97. J. Randolph Hall #7DgTiujWICNI6n46wvRBnv. Published by J. Randolph Hall (A0.1298607). Key: Bb major.McAfee was a 19th Century pastor, hymnist, and professor from Missouri. He wrote this song as comfort in light of experiencing personal tragedies in his family due to illnesses. This piece should be played sweetly [Dolce]. Sections A and C are the verse. Section B and D are the refrain. A modulation to a new key occurs at the end of section B with the help of an Italian augmented sixth chord. A descant by yours truly is then added.

Composed by JAMES McGRANAHAN, WILLIAM B. BRADBURY, CLELAND B. McAFEE. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Christian, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Praise & Worship, General Worship. Score, Set of Parts. 23 pages. Published by The Lanier Company (S0.171053). - Score,Set of Parts - Christian,Contemporary Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,General Worship - The Lanier Company

Cello,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.615369 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee, James McGranahan, and William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 23 pages. The Lanier Company #2922503. Published by The Lanier Company (A0.615369). 3 Heartfelt Hymns, arranged by Gary Lanier is for Cello and Piano. The hymn titles are (1) I Will Sing of My Redeemer, (2) Sweet Hour of Prayer, and (3) Near to the Heart of God. All for the price of 2. Ideal for offertories, special music for worship services, or for the joy of playing in any situation where Heartfelt Hymns are desired (23 pages).

Piano,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.615364 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee, James McGranahan, and William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 23 pages. The Lanier Company #2922489. Published by The Lanier Company (A0.615364). 3 Heartfelt Hymns, arranged by Gary Lanier is for Bb Trumpet and Piano. The hymn titles are (1) I Will Sing of My Redeemer, (2) Sweet Hour of Prayer, and (3) Near to the Heart of God. All for the price of 2. Ideal for offertories, special music for worship services, or for the joy of playing in any situation where Heartfelt Hymns are desired (23 pages).

French Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.615365 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee, James McGranahan, and William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 23 pages. The Lanier Company #2922493. Published by The Lanier Company (A0.615365). 3 Heartfelt Hymns, arranged by Gary Lanier is for Horn in F and Piano. The hymn titles are (1) I Will Sing of My Redeemer, (2) Sweet Hour of Prayer, and (3) Near to the Heart of God. All for the price of 2. Ideal for offertories, special music for worship services, or for the joy of playing in any situation where Heartfelt Hymns are desired (23 pages).

Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.615359 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee, James McGranahan, and William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 23 pages. The Lanier Company #2920617. Published by The Lanier Company (A0.615359). 3 Heartfelt Hymns, arranged by Gary Lanier is for Bb Clarinet and Piano. The hymn titles are (1) I Will Sing of My Redeemer, (2) Sweet Hour of Prayer, and (3) Near to the Heart of God. All for the price of 2. Ideal for offertories, special music for worship services, or for the joy of playing in any situation where Heartfelt Hymns are desired (23 pages).

Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.615368 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee, James McGranahan, and William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 23 pages. The Lanier Company #2922501. Published by The Lanier Company (A0.615368). 3 Heartfelt Hymns, arranged by Gary Lanier is for Viola and Piano. The hymn titles are (1) I Will Sing of My Redeemer, (2) Sweet Hour of Prayer, and (3) Near to the Heart of God. All for the price of 2. Ideal for offertories, special music for worship services, or for the joy of playing in any situation where Heartfelt Hymns are desired (23 pages).

Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.615362 Composed by Cleland B. McAfee, James McGranahan, and William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 23 pages. The Lanier Company #2922485. Published by The Lanier Company (A0.615362). 3 Heartfelt Hymns, arranged by Gary Lanier is for Tenor Sax and Piano. The hymn titles are (1) I Will Sing of My Redeemer, (2) Sweet Hour of Prayer, and (3) Near to the Heart of God. All for the price of 2. Ideal for offertories, special music for worship services, or for the joy of playing in any situation where Heartfelt Hymns are desired (23 pages).