C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1388217

Composed by Rev. William Whitting and Rev. John Dykes. Arranged by John Fries. Christian,Historic,Patriotic,Praise & Worship,Religious. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #971815. Published by John Fries (A0.1388217).

TYPE JOHN FRIES IN THE SEARCH BAR TO SEE ALL I HAVE TO OFFER. Thanks, John.  This is the Nave and Marine Hymn. The Navy Hymn, also known as “Eternal Father, Strong to Save�, holds a special place in the hearts of seafaring men and women, particularly in the American Navy and the royal navies of the British Commonwealth. In1879: Rear Admiral Charles Jackson Train, a Naval Academy graduate, was stationed at the Academy in charge of the Midshipman Choir. He initiated the practice of concluding each Sunday’s Divine Services with the singing of the first verse of this hymn. Thus, it became a cherished tradition at the Naval Academy and eventually throughout the entire Navy.

C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1380659

By Stacey Plays Hymns. By Stacey Plays Hymns. Arranged by Anastace. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 4 pages. Anastace #965438. Published by Anastace (A0.1380659).

Here is the lead sheet version of Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? as heard on my YouTube channel. This version is in C major to match the original recording, and includes a full two-page version with the different chords for each verse as well as a condensed version that has everything on one page for convenience in a worship team binder.

This version of the classic Good Friday hymn has beautiful chords to accompany the solemn, simple melody and point towards the deep meaning and solemnity of Holy Week. It works well as a solo or congregational song for any Easter service, particularly for Good Friday or Maundy Thursday. 

Also available, by searching Stacey Plays Hymns and the song title on this site, are the following versions:

Full piano and vocal arrangement in C major to match the original recording 
Full piano and vocal arrangement in E Flat and G Major to match different vocal ranges
A simple guitar lead sheet version
Solo piano version for a prelude/postlude, or communion interlude

For other formats including large print, or extended choral harmony versions, please write me at staceyplayshymns@gmail.com and I'll be glad to make them especially for you. Purchase includes a free license for one church service with under 300 people, with proper attribution and credit in any printed or online materials. For a license to use this work on a larger scale, please contact me for permission and other usage details including lyrics formatted for printing in church bulletins or for powerpoint. Please let me know if there is any other way I can serve you as a congregation or fellow music/choir director as I endeavour to write several new choral anthems per year, along with my other recording work.

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