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GIA is proud to be the country’s leading publisher of
music and books in the African American church tradition.
We invite you to browse the latest releases that accent
our dedication to producing quality music for the church.
These publications have an increasingly wide appeal
across denominational and cultural boundaries. Within the

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 My Lord’s Gettin’ Us
Ready for
That Great Day
UZEE BROW JR.
This vibrant collection by Uzee Brown Jr. includes
his arrangements of some of the most well-known
and best-loved spirituals of our time and two of Dr.
Brown’s own original psalm settings, alongside some
energetic, less often heard spirituals that yield a
unique flavor and vitality expressed through colorful
melodic and rhythmic idioms of the southeast. Your
spirit will soar when you hear favorites like,“Come
by Here, My Lord,” “Mary Had a Baby,” “Rock-a My
Soul,” and the quintessential “We Shall Overcome.”
The recording features the voices of the Uzee Brown
Society of Choraliers, a chorus-in-residence at More-
house College. This diverse group of both profes-
sional and amateur singers is committed to offering
cultural enrichment for their local community and
throughout the nation.

CONTENTS: My Lord’s Gettin’ Us Ready for That Great Day • Come by Here, My Lord • Would You Be
Ready? • Psalm 117 • A Little Talk with Jesus Makes It Right • John Was a Writer • I’m Buildin’ Me a Home
• Rock-a My Soul • Low Down, Chariot • Psalm 150 • I Done Done What You Told Me to Do • Hold On! •
Travelin’Shoes • Go Where I Send Thee • We Shall Overcome • Deep River.

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Great Is Thy
Faithfulness
A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND
P UBLISHED CHORAL WORK OF
DR. NATHAN CARTER (1936–2004)
This commemorative collection by GIA of the pub-
lished choral works of Dr. Nathan Mitchell Carter
Jr. (1936–2004)—celebrated conductor, composer,
and arranger—includes 14 of his most inspiring an-
thems, spirituals, and hymn arrangements. Widely
recognized for establishing the internationally re-
nowned and award-winning Morgan State Univer-
sity Choir, Dr. Carter’s drive and enthusiasm for his
work led him and his choir to perform in venues
the world over. In honor of his 80th birthday, GIA is
proud to share this recording and collection, which
beautifully captures the true passion and mission of
this great contributor to the world of music. Most of these selections were taken from previous recordings
by Morgan State University alumni; “Psalm 131” and “If I Can Help Somebody” are from recent recordings
by the Aeolians of Oakwood University conducted by Dr. Jason Max Ferdinand, a Morgan alumnus and
former student of Dr. Carter; and “Walk through the Valley” is by the Cathedral Singers of Chicago, Illinois.

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5591) • O for a Faith (G-5924) • If I Can Help Somebody (G-8976) • I Know I Got Religion (G-6248) • Try
Jesus (He Satisfies) (G-6431) • Something Within (G-6411) • Precious Lord (G-7155) • It Is Well with My
Soul (G-5868) • Walk through the Valley (G-7389) • Some Day (G-6023) • It Pays to Serve Jesus (G-5875).

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READINGS IN AFRICAN AMERICAN
CHURCH MUSIC AND WORSHIP
VOLUME 2
COMPILED AND EDITED BY JAMES ABBINGTON
The volume you are holding is a vivid testimony…
…to the dynamic, richly variegated practices of
worship music in several African American traditions
…to the value of examining this variety and
dynamism from multiple, overlapping points of view
… to the value of both realist and idealist voices
… to the value of articulating wisdom.
From the Foreword
John D. Witvliet
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Since the publication of the first volume of Readings in African American Church Music and Worship,
public and academic interest in the music and worship in black churches has significantly increased. This
second volume makes available the most recent scholarship on twenty-first-century developments and
trends through a representative number of articles, essays, and chapters written by brilliant musicians,
authors, and theologians of our time. The list of contributors includes some of the finest emerging scholars,
whose voices we will be hearing for years to come, as well as offerings from seasoned authors, whose
research and writings are well regarded by peers and the worshiping community at large. The significant
contributions—from names new and familiar—greatly broaden the field of study.

The 43 chapters of this volume are divided into 7 categories:

Worship and Liturgical Practices Perspectives on Praise and Worship

Liturgical Theologies Hip Hop and/in the Church
Proclamation of the Word Perspectives on Women and Gender
Hymnody: Sound and Sense

Insightful, thought-provoking, challenging, hopeful—this volume will be a source of knowledge, a stimulus

for discussion, and a call to (re)consider the many and varied viewpoints of the African American church.

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R EADINGS IN A FRICAN A MERICAN

C HURCH M USIC AND W ORSHIP
V OLUME 1
COMPILED AND EDITED BY JAMES ABBINGTON
In one major volume, Readings in African American Church
Music and Worship brings together 40 chapters, essays, articles,
and previously unpublished papers written during the twentieth
century on music and worship in the African American church.
The contents represent some of the greatest writings on the
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scholarly development, practices, scholarship, and reflection on
African American sacred music through 2000.

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NEW WINE IN OLD WINESKINS
VOLUMES 1 & 2
C ONTEMPORARY CONGREGATIONAL SONG
S UPPLEMENTS
EDITED BY JAMES ABBINGTON
Churches all over the country have discovered the value of these
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Volume 1 boasts 51 titles in which familiar “old wineskins”
(like DUKE STREET, HYFRYDOL, and HYMN TO JOY) are filled with
“new wine” by contemporary text writers such as Brian Wren,
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Murray, Fred Kaan, Jane Parker Huber, Mary Louise Bringle, and
John L. Bell. This book also has a fine selection of 20 lesser-known
hymns and songs by important African American composers,
including Margaret Pleasant Douroux, Harry T. Burleigh, and
Charles P. Jones, to name a few.
New Wine in Old Wineskins, Volume 2 is packed with 76 hymn texts coupled with more familiar
hymn tunes, creating a winning combination that provides exciting, new, yet singable, music for worship.
Some of the text writers of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries included in this collection are
Thomas Troeger, Timothy Dudley-Smith, Delores Dufner, Adam M. L. Tice, Frank von Christierson, Albert J.
Bayly, John A. Dalles, and John Thornburg.

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NEW WINE IN OLD WINESKINS
FEATURING - BEN HILL UNITED METHODIST • BIG BETHEL
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• FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST • RADCLIFFE PRESBYTERIAN
• UZEE BROWN SOCIETY OF CHORALIERS
JAMES ABBINGTON AND UZEE BROWN, CONDUCTORS

Some of the finest choirs in Atlanta teamed up at Cannon Chapel

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Conductors James Abbington and Uzee Brown highlight many soon-to-be classics in our worship and
devotional time. Familiar songs include “I Am Kept by the Grace of God,” “Thank You for Hearing Our
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Give Thanks.”

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 ANGUISHED AMERICAN EASTER, 1968
Anguished
American
Easter, 1968
for Organ
THOMAS H. KERR, JR. | HERNDON SPILLMAN, ED
Written as a musical reaction to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
in 1968, Anguished American Easter was improvised and performed on Good
Thomas H. Kerr, Jr.
Edited by Herndon Spillman

Friday between two Easter services at Plymouth Congregational United Church

of Christ in Washington, DC. Based on the revised and expanded version written
in 1969 by Thomas Kerr, additional registration and tempo changes along with
other corrections to the revised version have been made. An additional variation,
“French Scherzino,” has also been included. This was Thomas Kerr’s definitive
vision of the work; however, those wishing to eliminate the new variation
may do so without sacrificing the power of this profound commentary on the
assassination of Dr. King.
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IMPROVISATION ON “WE SHALL OVERCOME”

ARRANGED BY CARL HAYWOOD
While moderately difficult, this beloved hymn tune from the civil rights movement
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requiring a measure of skill and dexterity. It moves to a more stately articulation
of the theme in the middle section and ends with triumphant majesty in a
combination of the two textures. A brilliant arrangement!

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KING OF KINGS, VOLUMES 1 & 2

ORGAN MUSIC OF BLACK COMPOSERS, PAST AND PRESENT
COMPILED AND EDITED BY JAMES ABBINGTON
An important contribution to the repertoire for both the church organist
and the recitalist! These compilations include organ works by composers
from the late 19th century to the present. Volume 1 includes arrangements
of spirituals like “King of Kings” by Ralph Simpson, “Were You There” by
Uzee Brown, “A Little More Faith in Jesus” by John W. Work, and “Go Down,
Moses” by W. C. Handy. In Volume 2, the works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
and Florence B. Price are again represented and are joined by those of Calvin
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L ET M T . Z ION R EJOICE !
M USIC IN THE A FRICAN A MERICAN C HURCH
J AMES A BBINGTON
This book is for all those who “take the ministry of music seriously and who
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sical excellence in worship.” “Practical and specific advice . . . based on [a]
congregation’s identity and worship goals.”

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LET THE CHURCH SING ON!

REFLECTIONS ON BLACK SACRED MUSIC
JAMES ABBINGTON
This compilation of essays and articles has been gathered to encourage
the church in a practical yet challenging way. James Abbington’s scholarly
and informative research, with an emphasis on the African American
contributions to the musical life of the church, has been published in The
Hymn, GIA Quarterly, and countless other periodicals and books. Now,
many of his commentaries are joined in this bound collection that no serious
church musician should be without.
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S PIRITS T HAT D WELL IN D EEP W OODS
W YATT T EE W ALKER
Twenty years after the Emancipation, the children of slaves found
themselves living in the reality of separateness, and their religious practice turned
increasingly inward. A unique body of hymnody grew out of that
period (ca. 1885–1925). These are songs of Southern origin and rural
people. These songs are different from spirituals and meter hymns, yet show the
latter’s influence. Originally published in three volumes, they have been edited
and combined by James Abbington into one clothbound edition. Also available
is a CD recording of all of the music discussed in the book and a music edition.

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T O T ELL THE T RUTH

V. M ICHAEL M C K AY
For nearly forty-five years, composer V. Michael McKay has been sharing the
“Good News” of Jesus Christ through his music. To Tell the Truth highlights
the poetic texts of McKay’s music, also showing the scriptural inspiration of
each piece, and sharing a personal reflection from the composer. Directly from
his heart, V. Michael McKay shares not only the stories that have inspired his
songs, but also the soulful feelings that have molded his close relationship
with God as he struggles “to tell the truth.”

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W AITING GO!
& G
TO OING TO W AIT !
A DVENT –P ENTECOST P ENTECOST –A DVENT

L INDA H OLLIES AND J AMES A BBINGTON

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created an indispensable guide to Sunday worship preparation, calling
congregations to celebrate the cycle of the Christian year and follow the
suggested Scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary. For each
Sunday and other holy days, Scripture references are given along with
suggested altar and banner colors, prayers, a short focus essay with sermon
ideas, suggestions for visual art, and more. Based on seven major African
American worship hymnals, suggestions of appropriate hymns as well as
anthems, spirituals, gospel songs, and organ music are given for each
service. Sure to complement the traditions of all types of congregations!

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TRYIN’ TO GET READY

30 A FRICAN A MERICAN S PIRITUALS
A RRANGED FOR C HOIR BY C LAYTON W HITE
“My primary purpose in this effort is to preserve the rich heritage and the
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 LEAD ME, GUIDE ME
SECOND EDITION
Eight years in the making, the second edition of GIA’s African
American Catholic hymnal is an expanded and enhanced version
of its predecessor.

The hymnal includes the full breadth of African American church

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of common Catholic repertoire. There is an extensive mix of music
styles, including a representative selection of music from Africa
and the Caribbean. The music notation attempts to reflect the
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B UILDING U P M . RO G E R
THE K INGDOM HOLLAND
M. ROGER HOLLAND II
Bu il di n g U p t h e K i n g d o m
Welcome to the revival! Come on in and leave
your troubles at the door.

This exciting collection from a true talent and

vibrant voice in sacred music takes you to
church. The eclectic fusion of styles like gospel,
R & B, jazz, and traditional organ-based hymnody
ensures that there is something in this collection
to please absolutely everyone. “Lord, Make Me
an Instrument,” a setting of the classic Prayer of
St. Francis text, builds to a powerful and stirring
climax. “Worthy God” is a moving declaration
of faith and devotion, and the infectious and
inspiring title track, “Building Up the Kingdom,” encourages God’s call to action. Rhythmic drive, a singable
melody, and an impassioned text will make “Daily Bread” a congregation favorite that begs to be sung.

The songs of Building Up the Kingdom are sure to ignite the fire of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of all the
assembled, and their raised voices will set the rafters ablaze.

CONTENTS: Give the Lord Glory and Honor (Psalm 96) • Remember Your Mercies (Psalm 25) • Blessed
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• Hail, Queen of Heaven (Hymn) • Hail, Queen of Heaven (Pray for Me) • Getting Ready • Daily Bread •
The Christ in Me • Building Up the Kingdom • Lord, Make Me an Instrument • Bonus Track: Anchored in
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 ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS SETTINGS
in the
AFRICAN AMERICAN TRADITION

THE HOLY NAME W ELCOME T ABLE :

OF JESUS MASS A MASS OF SPIRITUALS
NORA DUNCAN IV M. R OGER H OLLAND II
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C OME, GO WITH ME: UNITY MASS

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“The A FRI CA N A M E R I C A N H E R ITA GE H YMN AL
is probably the most important addition to
Protestant hymnody within the past century...”
“The Black community in America has, since
the turn of the century, made broad use of
Euro-American authored hymns, but our use
and singing was distinctly different from the
musical notation in the hymnal. This is another
feature of the African American Heritage Hymnal
in that the musical notations follow very
closely the style of performance when African
Americans are at worship. . . . Of special value
is the inclusion of the prayer and praise hymns,
which remain at risk because so few of this genre
have ever been musically notated other than in
the hearts and memories of believers.”
Rev. Dr. Delores Carpenter
General Editor
—Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker
Rev. Nolan E. Williams Jr. Senior Pastor
Music Editor Canaan Baptist Church, New York
From the Introduction

Edition # Hymnal Edition Price

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 In Christ

In the Beginning, God

Jubilee!

Lord, Make Me an Instrument

Lord, We Give Thanks to Thee

O Magnify the Lord

O Radiant Light BOOTS

ANTHEMS
O Sing to the Lord a New Song!
A Virtuous Woman
piano (8-E) G-6565 1.50 Psalm 1
Alleluia
Psalm 23
Ascribe to the Lord
Psalm 100
Be Strong! The Lord Will Be with You
Psalm 117
Bless the Lord, O My Soul
Psalm 121
Bless the Lord, O My Soul
Psalm 131
Christ, the Victorious 1.60
Psalm 150
Christmas Lullaby
Psalm 150
Give Ear to My Prayer
Purpose (Nia)
Give Thanks and Sing for Joy
Rejoice in the Lord Always A
Give Thanks to God strong, penetrating anthem.

Giving Rejoice!
G-8178 1.80
God Be in My Head Renew in Me a Right Spirit

God, Give Us Men G-7758 1.80

Sanctus
Great and Marvelous
Seek Ye First
He Sleeps: Lullaby of the Nativity
A wonderful piece. Seek Ye First

He Stooped to Bless Shout for Joy (with Amen)

Holy Is Thy Name A stunning, yet Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
understated, addition to the repertoire. SATB
Sing to the Lord
Hymn of Consecration A jubilant
setting of Psalm 122! Sing to the Lord a New Song

Hymn of Praise Song of Prayer A song of praise,

dedication, and thanks to the Holy Spirit.
I Thirst for the Living Water
Employs a continually rolling and rather fast Striving after God Text
moving 12/8 accompaniment symbolic of the by Michaelangelo.
“living water.”
1.60 Swahili Gloria Gloria - Glory to God - Jaha kwa
I Was Glad When They Said unto Me Mungu

I Will Look to the Hills The Lord’s Prayer

I Will Sing Praise The Lord’s Prayer

If My People The Sixty-seventh Psalm

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 Good News, the Savior Is Born!
Nunc Dimittis LHOTA DUTKA DICKSON Duncan
Great Day A “wow” setting!
Tiny Child Superb material for the high school, college, or
large church choir.
Two Choral Introits Spirit, Fall Fresh on Me / Lord,
Have Your Way Guide My Feet

Wait on The Lord A lyrical setting Hail Warrior

based on Lamentations 3:25.
Heaven-Bound Soldier
We Shall Overcome A powerful
choral arrangement. Hold On
spiritual arrangements
Where Shall I Go?
Hold On
Why Do We Sing?
Hold On

SPIRITUALS I Done Done What You Told Me to Do

NEW! A Choral Triptych: Three Prayer Responses

NEW! I’m Buildin’ Me a Home I Know I Got Religion

NEW! I’m Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me Another
NEW! John Was a Writer great one for high school or college choruses.

NEW! Nobody Knows the Trouble I See

I Want to Live with God
A Little Talk with Jesus Makes It Right
I Wouldn’t Take Nothing (for My Journey Now)
Scored for soprano and
All My Burdens baritone solos with solid choral harmonies.

All of My Sins Been Taken Away

I’m Tired, Lord
Amen
I’m Troubled in Mind
Anchored in de Lord
I’ve Been in de Storm So Long
Blind Man Stood on the Road and Cried, The
Salone A good anthem on Mark 10:46, 52. Is There Anybody Here Who Loves My Jesus?

Bound for Canaan’s Land

Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land

Can I Ride? Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley

Come by Here Jesus, Lay Yo’ Head in De Winda’

G-7957 1.80
Deep River A rich, sonorous,
setting that is best appreciated if sung a Late One Night Mary Had a Baby Charles
cappella. In the style of a spiritual. SATB choir and bass

Done Made My Vow Lazarus A bold and spirited SATB

G-5847 1.60 a cappella arrangement of a Negro spiritual.
Fanfare and Processional
Le’s Have a Union
1.50
Fix Me, Jesus Wonderful arranging by a Lemons on dee Tree
young, promising writer.
Let Us Break Bread Together
Glory, Hallelujah to the Newborn King
Lord, I Don’ Don’
Go Tell It On the Mountain
Low Down Chariot Brown

Go Where I Send Thee Mary Had a Baby

Go Where I Send Thee My God Is So High

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My Lord’s Gettin’ Us Ready for That Great Day Three Spirituals from “Tryin to Get Ready”

Till I Die
My Soul Is Anchored in the Lord
Train’s a-Comin’
Nobody Knows the Trouble I See
Travelin’ Shoes A strong
Oh, Freedom A classic Negro
spiritual.
Oh, Glory! A medley of “Oh, Glory,” Wade in de Water
“Plenty Good Room,” “New Home in Glory,”
“The Crown,” and “’Tis the Old Ship of Zion.” Walk through the Valley A
comforting text that promises that, with Jesus
Oh, What a Beautiful City! as our leader, we shall walk through the valley
of life in peace.
Resurrection Jubilee A very exciting
piece of music that offers high reward with Walk Together Children
minimal learning time.
We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder
Ride Up in the Chariot Prepare to Clarence The style is slow, smooth, traditional
do some practicing, then revel in this setting! gospel. Sweet!

We Shall Walk through the Valley

Rock-a My Soul
We Shall Walk through the Valley PEACEFUL VALLEY
Rock-a My Soul

Rockin’ Jerusalem What ’Cha Gonna Call the Pretty Little Baby

Saints, Are You Ready to Go? What Month Was Jesus Born In?

When the Holy Ghost Fell on Me

Seek the Lord In the style of a spiritual
Who’ll Join?
Sinner You Can’t Walk My Path
Smith An awesome arrangement of a Negro Would You Be Ready
spiritual by one of the late great African
American women writers and conductors. Pure
excitement! GOSPEL
G-6498 1.70 NEW! I’m Glad
Somebody’s Knockin’
NEW! Lord, We Thank You for One More Day
Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child
NEW! Rejoice! Your Blessing’s on the Way

Spirituals Medley NEW! With My Whole Heart

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God A contemporary

Steady Soldier gospelized hymn arrangement EIN’ FESTE BURG

Steal Away
And He Blessed My Soul
Study War No More Down By the Riverside
A stunning Anticipation
arrangement of “Down by the Riverside.”
As Far As You Can See
1.70
Take My Mother Home Awesome

There Is a Balm in Gilead Beams of Heaven

There’s a Little Wheel a-Turnin’ Bless Me

Marques A joyful Negro spiritual scored for
unaccompanied SATB voices. Blessed

This Train Is Bound for Glory Building Up the Kingdom

Three Congregational Folk Spirituals Leaning on the Cast All Your Cares

Christ in Me

Three Spirituals Count It All Joy

(4-E) G-7761 1.80

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Daily Bread In the Word An uplifting
proclamation of faith in the word.
Dwell in the House It has a refrain
that you just don’t ever want to stop singing. Is There a Word from the Lord?

Even Me This It’s Alright within My Soul

traditional hymn prays, “Lord, I hear of showers
of blessings . . . let some drops now fall on It’s My Desire
me.”
Faithful Over a Few Things It’s Time to Make a Change

Getting Ready Jesus Is the King

Give the Lord Glory and Honor Jesus, You Brought Me All the Way A
high-energy, rocking gospel processional.

God Meant It for My Good Just for Me

God Is Not Dead Lord Will Hear the Just, The / Proclaim God’s
Marvelous Deeds

Hail, Queen of Heaven Lord, Your Word Is a Lamp

This slow traditional gospel piece is scored for
SATB voices.
Hallelujah! All Hail the Mighty King! Mary’s Canticle
Wendell Strong accompaniment, and
accessible to most choirs. Mary’s Song (The Annunciation)

He Did It Just for Me A great My Eternal King

tune and text with accompaniment by master
arranger Joseph Joubert. My Peace I Leave with You Well
scored to give an authentic sound to the non-
He Has the Power From gospel choir.
O Lord, Fix Me
G-7759 1.80
He Is God Psalm 117

He Is Not Here Remember Your Mercies, Lord

He’s Been Keeping Me The

message is simple, yet profound; the music Sanctify Me
is compelling
Savior, Lead Me
Highest Praise Traditional Chicago-style gospel sound.

How Excellent Is Thy Name Song in a Strange Land

A phenomenal accompaniment by
Joseph Joubert. Song of Simeon

How Excellent Is Your Name Song of Thanksgiving A choral song

of praise, worship, thanksgiving, glory, power in
G-5848 1.40 a slow 4/4 gospel style. SATB (8-E) G-6057 1.60
I Heard the Voice A setting of this Speak to My Heart An easy 4/4
familiar text in a 9/8 gospel swing and with gospel piece that calls out, “Lord, we need to
tight chordal harmony. hear from you.”

I Owe You More Still Good

I Want to See My Jesus Someday A Stop By, Lord

traditional Caribbean song scored for SATB
voices and piano. Taste and See From
1.60 Cyprian.
I Will Bless the Lord Thank You, Lord From

I’m Willing, Lord

The Lord Is My Light
I’ve Seen Him Work
The Name
If I Faint Not
To Know Him
In Due Time
Under His Wings

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Use Me It Is Well with My Soul VILLE DU HAVRE
A richly sonorous
Wait, Pray! arrangement of the traditional Philip Bliss
tune.
We Are His People It Is Well with My Soul

We Worship You
It Pays to Serve Jesus
While I’m Here

Worship the Newborn King Just Jesus

Worthy God Lord, I Want to Live for Thee

Worthy Is the Lamb May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me

HYMN ARRANGEMENTS More Love to Thee Medley of

NEW! If I Can Help Somebody “More Love to Thee,” “O How I Love Jesus,”
“My Jesus, I Love Thee,” “Is There Anybody
G-8976 1.90 Here,” and “ My Soul Loves Jesus.”
NEW! Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross NEAR THE
CROSS O for a Faith

NEW! My Faith Looks Up to Thee OLIVET

O For a Faith MANOAH

NEW! Praise Him! Praise Him JOYFUL SONG

O God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE

NEW! The Old Rugged Cross OLD RUGGED CROSS

O Worship the King LYONS

NEW! Three Choral Responses

Precious Blood of Jesus, The

Precious Lord
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

G-6781 1.50 Seven Psalm-Based Hymns

Always Remember
Some Day

Amazing Grace NEW BRITAIN Something Within

Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA Stand by Me

At the Cross Good to play, good

to sing, and inspiring to hear. Talk about a Storm Is Passing Over, The
groove!
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN 1.95
Includes stirring fanfare Thank You, Jesus
and interlude with modulation.
The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA
Come We That Love the Lord

Deep River The Glorious Medley

Diadem
There Is a Fountain HEBER
Great Is Thy Faithfulness

To God Be the Glory

Hymn of Exhortation OLD HUNDREDTH Traditional

Trinity: Three Choral Meditations Based on

I Must Tell Jesus Gospel Songs Fine material
Featured in the motion picture “Hard for high school and advanced church choirs.
Ball.”

I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE

What a Friend We Have in Jesus HYMN TO JOY

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