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, 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.
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 Barney E. Warren and includes a refrain not originally published with Havergal’s text. This new melody by Nathan Howe takes a more reverent approach.
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 Argentina. The hymn describes elements of the premortal life, the veil, recognizing the Spirit, and being reconciled with God through Jesus Christ, followed by stirring descriptions of the praise and good works that accompany true conversion.