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  • Affirmation of Hope

    MorningStar Music Publishers
    MSM-50-9094

    SATB Anthem By: By Donna Butler Douglas Level: Moderate Watch the YouTube Video:

    Thank you to Grace Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir, Plano, Texas.

    This anthem makes use of William Cowper's tune, "Sometime a Light Surprises" and a hint of the hymn, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord" in the accompaniment. Appropriate for high school level or adults. The anthem is dedicated to Joel Mikell.

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    Text by William Cowper Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while he sings. It is the Lord who rises with healing in his wings; When comforts are declining, he grants the soul again A season of clear shining, to cheer it after rain. Tomorrow may bring nothing but he will bear us through. Who gives the lilies clothing will clothe his people, too. Beneath the spreading heavens no creature but is fed; And he who feeds the ravens will give the children bread. In holy contemplation we sweetly then pursue The theme of God's salvation and find it ever new; Set free from present sorrow, we cheerfully can say, Let the unknown tomorrow bring with it what it may. "I know the plans I have for you," Great Jehovah spoke. They're plans for good to give you a future and a hope. For God the same abiding His praise shall tune my voice. For while in him confiding, I cannot but rejoice.
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  • Break Into Song

    GlorySound - Shawnee Press 35027924

    SATB anthem By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Easy Click to listen: Rich with tuneful joy, this attractive anthem dances from the page and into the heart with a message of praise and adoration. There is an accompaniment CD available (35027938) that contains multiple titles, including this one.

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    Text by Donna Butler Douglas

    Open your heart, feel the harmonies ringing. Lift up your voice, set your spirit free. Dance in the joy as we celebrate this day. Open your heart, feel the harmonies ringing. Lift up your voice, set your spirit free. Capture the hope of our Savior’s boundless love. So, break, break into song. Sing praise to the Lord. Let music resound in every heart. Reach out to the world. Join hearts in the song. Give voice to the music of God’s grace. So, let us sing! Open your arms to a friend or neighbor. Reach out in faith to a world in need. Listen to God. Let His rhythm guide your way. Open your arms to a friend or neighbor. Reach out in faith to a world in need. Gather in joy, share your music, join the song! Alleluia! Sing praise! Sing praise and raise your voices!
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  • Celebrate the Lord

    Hinshaw Music HMC1957

    SATB anthem By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Moderate Click to listen: This piece is energized by a consistent rhythmic drive and is perfect for celebrating the past, present and future.

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    Text by John Dalles

    Celebrate the present, celebrate the past. Celebrate days to come. Come celebrate the journey begun so long ago: A church formed by the Spirit, God’s love and peace to show. So faithfully assembled together in one place. To worship, work and witness, united by God’s grace. Come, celebrate the future; O come, celebrate the past. Thanks be to God for joy this day, O come, celebrate the Lord Come celebrate the pathway now is ours. To find, to blaze, to follow as God grants and empowers; The Spirit’s calling beckons through all earth’s breadth and length. With words of exultation, “move on from strength to strength.” May the marks of reformation channel each choice we face. Heritage yields innovation with the guidance of God’s grace. Motivated by thanksgiving, mindful of each other’s needs; Showing mercy in our living, we’ll go forward as God leads.
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  • Count Your Blessings

    $25.00
    Two Part anthem with piano accompaniment By: A.L. Pete Butler Level: Easy Click to listen: MIDI Recording Preview Now Perfect for senior adult choirs, summer Sundays and situations requiring little rehearsal, this is an exuberant arrangement of the beloved gospel classic.

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    Count your many blessings, see what God hath done. When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost. Count your many blessings, name them one by one. And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Count your blessings, name them one by one: Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your many blessings, see what God hath done. Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly. And you will be singing as the days go by.
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  • Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrows

    Hinshaw Music HMC1945

    SATB anthem By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Easy Click to listen: Set to the familiar hymn tune EBENEZER, a well-crafted simple anthem for use during Lent, on Palm/Passion Sunday, general use.

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    Text by William J. Sparrow-Simpson, 1887

    Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow, where the blood of Christ was shed. Perfect Man on thee did suffer. Perfect God on thee has bled! Here the King of all the ages, throned in light ere worlds could be, Robed in mortal flesh is dying, crucified by sin for me. O mysterious condescending! O abandonment sublime! Very God himself is bearing all the sufferings of time! Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow, where the blood of Christ was shed. Perfect Man on thee did suffer. Perfect God on thee has bled!
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  • Drop, Drop Slow Tears

    Harold Flammer Music - Shawnee Press A7344

    SSATB anthem – a cappella By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Difficult Click to listen: Set to the familiar Phineas Fletcher (1580-1650) text, this anthem provides a fervent experience for a somber occasion.

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    Text by Phineas Fletcher, 1580-1650

    Drop, drop slow tears. Drop, drop slow tears and bathe those beauteous feet which brought from heaven the news and Prince of peace. To cry for vengeance. Sin doth never cease in Thy deep flood. Drown all my faults and my fears nor let His eyes see sin; But through my tears
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  • Encircle Us in Your Love

    Shawnee Press 35029821

    Unison anthem By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Easy Click to listen: Written for combined choirs of children and adults, this anthem prayerfully seeks God's love to nurture and sustain growing children, caregiving adults and parents. A gentle accompaniment supports the beautiful melody that both choirs first sing independently before combining together later in the anthem. The piece is an ideal choice for use with Mother's Day or Father's Day services, baptisms and confirmation services. There is an accompaniment CD available (35029822) that features multiple titles, including this one.

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    Text by Kathy Burdette and Gary Douglas

    Lord, we come as your children, spirits fresh and meek. Bless the dreams we seek and keep us filled with faith. Lord, watch over your children as we grow and play. Give us joy each day and keep us close to you. Comfort us, nourish us. Call us to rise above. Speak through us. Shine through us. Encircle us in your love. Lord, empower our children for a world anew. Tell us what to do to raise them strong in faith. Lord, encourage our children; let them know your grace. Help them find their place. Guide them to follow you.
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  • Everyday Miracles – 2 Part

    Shawnee Press 35029650

    Two part anthem with optional violin & congregation By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Easy Click to listen: Appropriate for older elementary, youth or adult choirs, this poignant anthem reminds us to stop and recognize the simple blessings of life. In so doing, we can "capture a glimpse of God's face." This title is also available in a unison version.

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    Text by Kathy Burdette

    In the everyday miracles of everyday life God is sending you guidance and grace. In the simplest of blessings you miss every day you can capture a glimpse of God’s face. Do you take the time to notice a rainbow? Do you feel the breeze as it sweeps through your hair? Will you learn to see with the eyes of your spirit? Will you stop and listen? Do you dare? Do you take the time to laugh with the children? Do you hear the swell of a sweet violin? The Creator of love is calling your name. So look, look around and let true faith begin!
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  • Everyday Miracles – Unison

    Shawnee Press 35029271

    Unison anthem with optional violin & congregation By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Easy Click to listen: Appropriate for older elementary, youth or adult choirs, this poignant anthem reminds us to stop and recognize the simple blessings of life. In so doing, we can "capture a glimpse of God's face." This title is also available in a two-part version.

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    Text by Kathy Burdette

    In the everyday miracles of everyday life God is sending you guidance and grace. In the simplest of blessings you miss every day you can capture a glimpse of God’s face. Do you take the time to notice a rainbow? Do you feel the breeze as it sweeps through your hair? Will you learn to see with the eyes of your spirit? Will you stop and listen? Do you dare? Do you take the time to laugh with the children? Do you hear the swell of a sweet violin? The Creator of love is calling your name. So look, look around and let true faith begin!
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  • I Am God

    Hinshaw Music Press HMC2008

    SATB anthem By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Moderate Click to listen: This is a creative and potent meditation on the names and the character of God.

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    Text by Pamela Martin

    I have made you. I have called you. I have chosen you. I am God. I have redeemed you. I have been faithful to you, my people. I am God. I will water your land and out of my hand I will pour my Spirit on you. I am the first and last, the future, the past. I am eternity. There is none like me. I am Jehovah, the Author of Faith, All in All, the Bread of Life, and the Everlasting Father, Peace. I am Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, Alpha, Omega, Everlasting Life! I am God.
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  • I Carry You in My Heart

    Alfred Publishing Company 26408

    SATB anthem By: Donna Butler Douglas Level: Moderate Click to listen: Composed in sweet simplicity with a truly memorable melodic line, this is a stunning setting of text adapted in part from e. e. cummings' poem, "i carry your heart with me," and Paul's letter to the Philippians.

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    Text by e.e. cummings and Kathy Burdette, Philippians 1

    I carry you in my heart. I carry you in my heart. For your light and love made my soul to sing Like the quiet winter warms to spring. And I carry your heart with mine. I carry your heart with mine. I thank my God for every thought of you. I carry you in my heart. I carry you in my heart. You are part of God’s perfect mystery. For the way you live helps me to see. And I carry your heart with mine. I carry your heart with mine. I thank my God for every thought of you. And this is the root of the root, and this is the bud of the bud, and the sky of the sky of a tree called life which grows and grows. Because of you my heart can love still more. I carry you in my heart, I thank my God for you. And because of you my heart can love still more.
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  • I Love Thee – SSA

    $20.00
    SSA a cappella Ingall's Christian Harmony Arranged by: A.L. Pete Butler Level: Medium Click to listen: MIDI Recording Preview Now For women's choruses or treble trios, this work is appropriate for any Sunday of the year.

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    I love Thee, I love Thee, I love Thee, my Lord. I love Thee, my Saviour, I love Thee my God. I love Thee, I love Thee and that Thou dost know, But how much I love Thee my actions will show. I'm happy, I'm happy, Oh wondrous account. My joys are immortal, I stand on the mount. I gaze on my treasure and long to be there. With Jesus and angels and kindred so dear. O Jesus, my Saviour, with Thee I am blest. My life and salvation, my joy and my rest. Thy name be my theme and Thy love be my song. Thy grace shall in spire both my heart and my tongue. I love Thee. I love Thee. I love Thee, my Lord.
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