This SATB piece is especially appropriate for Christmas, but may be used at other times of the year. The song speaks with reverence of the birth, ministry, and atonement of the Savior. Though this song is scored with majestic piano interludes, it may also be performed a capella as a hymn. It was written as a part of the 2010 Christmas cantata Come and Behold Him. This standalone version contains different measure numbering from the original cantata score.
Tithing and other offerings are the subject of this short hymn. The text was honored with an Award of Merit in the 2010 Church Music Submissions. Many of the ideas in Lord, Accept our Offering are based on the words of Malachi:
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 a trio. For an SATB version of this arrangement, click here.
This hymn, often sung at Thanksgiving, was arranged by Nathan Howe in 2006. If you have used the previous Grate Music edition of this piece, you will notice that this newly revised edition includes lyrics for an additional verse by the original lyricist.
This hymn, loved for generations, was arranged for piano, flute, and women’s voices by Nathan Howe at the request of the woman who would eventually become his wife. It was sung at a fireside in preparation for a pioneer trek activity at Martin’s Cove, Wyoming.