Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1245807

Composed by Words: Johann Franck, tr. Catherine Winkworth / Music: Lyndell Leatherman. Arranged by Lyndell Leatherman. Advent,Christian,Religious,Sacred. Octavo. 1 pages. Leatherman Music Services #840637. Published by Leatherman Music Services (A0.1245807).

This is the four-part hymn-style edition of this Eucharistic hymn, to facilitate congregational singing. As far as I am concerned, you may purchase the minimum amount of copies that SheetMusicPlus will allow, and then freely duplicate the song sheet for inclusion in worship bulletins. 

Other editions are available:

A FESTIVAL CHOIR arrangement of this hymn is available here: https://www.arrangeme.com/title/436143
A PIANO/ORGAN Duet of the hymn is available here: https://www.arrangeme.com/title/436144

Here are some program notes:
 
Johann Franck (1618-1677) was born in Guben, Germany, the son of a lawyer. 
Like his father, Johann studied law at the University of Konigsburg, where–in 
addition to his studies–he developed a warm friendship with a group of hymnists 
and poets. Returning home, he began his law practice and eventually became 
mayor of Guben. As an avocation, the Lutheran politician wrote poems–and soon
became known as one of the leading hymnists of his time, ranked only behind 
Gerhard. He is credited for the creation of a group of so-called Jesus hymns, 
building the foundation for the pietistic hymn movement that would later sweep 
through Europe. Franck once wrote that poetry should be the nurse of piety, the 
herald of immortality, the promoter of cheerfulness, the conqueror of sadness, 
and a foretaste of heavenly glory. Indeed, his hymns echoed his own spirit of 
encouragement.

Lyndell Leatherman (b. 1953) was born into a Nazarene parsonage in southeast Kansas. After studying church music and composition at Olivet Nazarene University (Kankakee, Illinois) and Illinois State University (Bloomington-Normal, Illinois), he launched into a life of music ministry. Since 1977 he has enjoyed a diverse career as church musician, editor, accompanist, composer, and arranger. In 1998 he became aware of Franck’s eucharistic / Advent hymn, translated either Deck Thyself with Joy and Gladness (Mattes) or Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness (Winkworth). Because the text was unique in its unusually exultant treatment of the sacrament of holy communion, Lyndell felt that the hymn was worthy of renewed consideration in the third millennium of Christian worship. So he updated the language and gave it the new musical setting used here.
 
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It has long been my passion and privilege to create customized arrangements for the churches and schools with whom I have been associated. Many were published; some were not. During the 2020 slowdown caused by Covid-19, I finally had the time to start posting the unpublished resources on Sheet Music Plus. If you are curious about what else is available, please navigate to my publisher page here on SMP < https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/leatherman-music-services/16718 >  or slip over to Facebook < https://www.facebook.com/leathermanmusicservices >, where you can see and hear many of my published works. Thanks for your interest!   

God bless!

Lyndell Leatherman, ASCAP.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1468143

Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mark R. Fotheringham. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. 10 pages. Kevin G. Pace #1046454. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1468143).

Beautiful, sacred music for SATB choir with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mark Fotheringham.

Text:
Seeking courage to face the day,
We will look to our Lord for the way.
He has shown how to conquer fear
By faith in the promise that God is near.
Seeking courage to face the day,
We will seek Jesus. He is The Way.

Seeking wisdom instead of proof,
We will look to our Lord for the truth.
Ever teaching to reach the one,
He banishes darkness just as the sun.
Seeking wisdom instead of proof,
We will seek Jesus. He is The Truth.

Seeking peace in a world of strife,
We will look to the Lord and His life.
Serving mankind through all His days,
He showed unto others unselfish ways.
Seeking peace in a world of strife,
We will seek Jesus. He is The Life.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.779348

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Shelton Ridge Love. Folk,Holiday,Patriotic. Octavo. 14 pages. Shelton Ridge Love #3096887. Published by Shelton Ridge Love (A0.779348).

Arranged for SATB choir with piano duet (one piano, four hand) accompaniment, this majestic arrangement of The Star-Spangled Banner is perfect for every American patriotic concert or celebration. After a fanfare opening, the audience is invited to participate in the pledge to the flag and the first stanza. The choir then sings the lesser-known second stanza, concluding with a triumphant coda.

At this time, the companion recording includes only digitized voices, so the lyrics for the entire arrangement are included below. (Lyrics by Francis Scott Key)

America! America!
God shed his grace on thee!

O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

O thus be it ever when free men shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the head'n-rescued land
Praise the pow'r that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: In God is our trust!
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Ah! America!

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1049529

Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 10 pages. Kevin G. Pace #653889. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1049529).

Sacred music for SATB choir composed by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball. Text: Blessed are the persecuted for the righteous’ sake. When afflicted and despised, God’s pure name they take. Accusations may befall from enemies who err. Those who triumph (conquer) faithfully gather heaven’s care. Blessed are the persecuted, criticized, and torn, Who have modeled charity when their souls are worn. They will be rewarded with pure heavn’ly love on high. Theirs will be the blessing of being sanctified. Persecution was the path our Savior, Jesus, walked. As we follow Him we’ll find (see) joy will be unlocked. Blessed are the persecuted—they’ve a promised place As they tread a thorny path searching for God’s face. Blessed are the righteous ones who follow in His trail; Even with condemning, they see beyond the veil. Persecution was the path our Savior, Jesus, walked. As we follow Him we’ll find (see) joy will be unlocked.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.854065

Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 3 pages. Kevin G. Pace #460625. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.854065).

A sacred hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball. Text: Blessed are the persecuted for the righteous’ sake. When afflicted and despised, God’s pure name they take. Accusations may befall from enemies who err. Those who triumph (conquer) faithfully gather heaven’s care. Persecution was the path our Savior, Jesus, walked. As we follow Him we’ll find (see) joy will be unlocked. Blessed are the persecuted, criticized, and torn, Who have modeled charity when their souls are worn. They will be rewarded with pure heavn’ly love on high. Theirs will be the blessing of being sanctified. Persecution was the path our Savior, Jesus, walked. As we follow Him we’ll find (see) joy will be unlocked. Blessed are the persecuted—they’ve a promised place As they tread a thorny path searching for God’s face. Blessed are the righteous ones who follow in His trail; Even with condemning, they see beyond the veil. Persecution was the path our Savior, Jesus, walked. As we follow Him we’ll find (see) joy will be unlocked.