Tag Archives: trust

Sonnet on Endurance

SATB a cappella or with piano or organ This piece was written for a good friend in Berkeley, NSW Australia in 2003. The three verses are four-line stanzas of a sonnet describing the relationship of the believer with Christ, while … Continue reading

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

SATB (SAATBB) Choir with Piano or Organ A beautiful standard in many Christian hymnals, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing is presented here in a dignified yet modern arrangement.

Come and Behold Him, a Christmas Cantata

SATB or SAB with Soloists, Narrators, and Piano Now available in an SAB edition, this 2010 cantata includes four brand-new choral pieces, two choral arrangements of familiar Christmas hymns, and narrated piano solos that shine new light on some old … Continue reading

Father in Heaven

SSA a cappella This hymn is a prayer for peace in the world and in our hearts.  Nathan Howe’s arrangement from 2007 features natural voice leading and shimmering chords.  It is a good medium-difficulty piece for a women’s choir or … Continue reading

Crown After Cross

SATB or TTBB, a cappella or with piano or organ The lovely text Crown after Cross was written by Frances R. Havergal and first published in 1879. The commonly used Christian tune for this hymn is an upbeat setting by … Continue reading

I am Naught without my Savior

SATB or TTBB, a cappella or with piano or organ This is a modal hymn that eloquently teaches the Plan of Salvation. The text by David Macfarlane was written in stages – before, during, and after his missionary service in … Continue reading