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Bread of the World
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/augsburg-bread_of_the_world.mp3"][/audio]Reginald Heber’s classic communion text comes alive in this stirring musical setting. The simple soprano melody (optional solo) that begins the piece blossoms into a rich choral texture which is supported by the flowing piano accompaniment.
Note: In measure 35, the sopranos do, indeed, have the Db called for in the key signature. In the recording above, they sing a D natural; that is incorrect.
Choral Anthem for SATB Choir and Piano (Optional Solo). Purchase price allows you to make as many copies as you need for your choir.
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BRIDESMAID
Adam Tice’s “The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound” is an urgent call for the church to take action in the world:
The church of Christ cannot be bound
by walls of wood or stone.
Where charity and love are found–
there can the church be known.This new tune, BRIDESMAID.* It was conceived as a simple folk song in the tradition of 60s protest songs like “The Times They Are A Changin” or “If I Had a Hammer.” I’m sure the tune would fit other texts, as well.
This hymn is a free download. If you sing this song in your church please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.
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Brightest and Best (STAR IN THE EAST)
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/brightest_and_best.mp3"][/audio]Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning,
” written by Reginald “Holy, Holy, Holy” Heber in 1811, wonderfully ties together the visit of the Magi with our own offerings to Christ. This Just Add People arrangement uses verses 3 and 4 of Heber’s text and makes a great offertory hymn.Piano accompaniment for congregational singing.
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Broken and Wasted
Price range: $0.00 through $5.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/broken_and_wasted.mp3"][/audio]This song is based on a prayer of confession written by John Polhill from the Iona Community. It recognizes how we harm God’s creation, both through personal actions and global systems. The verses, which ask God to bless our lament and grief over how we have cared for his world, are punctuated by the prayer “Kyrie eleison”— “Lord, have mercy.”
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Build a Longer Table
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GIA recently published a collection of Dave Bjorlin’s texts, Protest of Praise. It’s full of fresh hymns that address modern injustices. In “Build a Longer Table,” Dave shows that God’s incredible welcome to us through Christ requires us to show hospitality to others. This song’s exuberant Gospel groove declares the text with strength and joy.
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Built on the Rock (KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS)
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/built_on_the_rock.mp3"][/audio]This rousing arrangement of the traditional Danish hymn “Kirken Den Er Gammelt Hus” is the perfect anthem for church dedications or other services that celebrate the life of the church. The words remind us that the church is not only a physical building but also a temple where He resides within our hearts.
Anthem for SATB choir and organ/piano. Purchase price allows you to make as many copies as you need for your choir.
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By Blessed Wounds
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Tammy Moody wrote a lovely text about trusting God to be a good father. I like how Tammy approaches the image of God as Father, which is quite out of fashion in some circles. She acknowledges the fear and doubt many of us have in believing we’re children, accepted and loved by a good Heavenly Father.
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CHARMING FOURTH
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/charming_fourth.mp3"][/audio]This tune is called CHARMING FOURTH, because I wrote and rejected three other tune drafts before settling on this one; they say the third time’s the charm, but I was hoping for an exception to that rule. I’m also hoping a talented text writer will stumble upon this tune and give it beautiful words that let it soar.
This hymn is a free download. If you sing this song in your church please report its use to CCLI or OneLicense.
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Children of the Heavenly Father (TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA)
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/children_of_the_heavenly_father.mp3"][/audio]This hymn speaks of God’s care for his people. There is a tenderness in this text and tune, and this choral arrangement echoes that with a gentle piano line and a capella sections. Optionally, the congregation may join for the unison fourth verse.
Choral anthem for SATB choir and piano. Price allows you to make as many copies as you need for your choir.
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Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
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Charles Wesley originally titled this text simply “Morning Hymn.” Indeed, the text is filled with images of morning, light, and day. This new tune complements Wesley’s wide-eyed, joyful text, conveying the refreshing hope of a new sunrise. Though the song itself is simple and singable, I’ve added a challenging and exciting instrumental verse that either keyboard or two solo instruments can play.