Author: Sandi Parks

A sacred word of encouragement to those who feel lonely and abandoned, this statement of assurance is so needed in our world. The music moves sensitively through an authentic lyric with lovely lines and tender harmonies, wrapping both singers and listeners in the arms of grace and mercy.

Commissioned by the 2011 St. Louis Metro District #8 Middle School Honor Choir, this energetic arrangement for both 3-part and 2-part voices is everything you desire for your young singers. Driving piano accompaniment, solid vocal writing, and dynamic twists and turns set this spiritual on fire.

Keith Getty and Stuart Townend’s contemporary hymn is simply stunning in this Lloyd Larson arrangement. It builds from the simple affirmation, “In Christ alone my hope is found; he is my light, my strength, my song,” then traces the birth, death and crowning glory of the resurrected Lord, who “bursting forth in glorious day, up from the grave rose again,” culminating with the final return of Christ. A hint of The Solid Rock at the end is the perfect coda to this powerful setting, while the optional brass and percussion heighten the dramatic impact and set it apart from others.

Tranquil and flowing, this Mark Hayes setting of Chris Rice’s popular praise ballad offers an inspirational message paired with superb, gently syncopated choral writing. The message of Jesus being ever-present offers comfort and hope in every circumstance. Each of the six verses has a distinct mood based on the lyric, which Mark captures and underscores through dynamic contrast in the accompaniment and varied choral textures. Now available in SAB.