Choir
Anthems
GMSMP-CHA-001
*Peace I
Leave With You
GENERAL ANTHEM In these uneasy times of war. global unrest and uncertainty it is appropriate
to be reminded of the peace that Christ offers His Church. "Peace I
Leave With You" is a stunningly beautiful setting by J. Varley Roberts. We are
pleased to be able to provide a new arrangement of this anthem based on the text
of John 14:27; 16: 6, 33: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto
you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be
troubled, neither let it be afraid. . . But because I have said these things
unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. . .but be of good cheer; I have
overcome the world." This is a setting for Choir with Tenor (Sop.)
Solo; Organ; Piano; String Orchestra: Violins I, II; Viola; Cello; Double
Bass. In the absence of a string orchestra, this arrangement can be
performed with just the piano and organ.
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GMSMP-CHA-005
King of Kings EASTER
ANTHEM
The Scriptural teaching on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is of critical
importance in the belief system of the Christian: As the Apostle Paul
corrected the erring Corinthians in I Corinthians 15 regarding their
understanding of resurrection he directly proclaims: " But if there be no
resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not
risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain." I
Corinthians 15:13, 14.
It is, therefore, no wonder that Easter, the
celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ has
inspired some of the greatest musical compositions used by the Church. In
this choral composition, King of Kings, we visit once again the work of
Caleb Simper, 1857-1942 for a musically delicious anthem celebrating the
Resurrection of The Lord Jesus Christ with the text based on Psalm 118:24; I
Corinthians 15:20; 55; Revelation 19:6; 11:15. Arranged by T. J. Doeppers,
2006, this Anthem is scored for Choir; Trumpets I, II; Timpani; Organ; String
Orchestra: Violin I, II; Viola; Cello; Double Bass. In the absence of
Orchestral Instruments this Anthem can be performed with just the Organ
accompaniment.
GMSMP-CHA-006
The Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away GENERAL
HYMN-ANTHEM
Considering Life and Destiny, Rev. Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 reflects on
the truth in Scripture of James 5:14; I Peter 1:24; John 14:2b-3; Rev.
19:8; 21:23; 22:5 in his profound and artistic poetry entitled "The
Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away". From a musical setting by Rev. H.H.
Woodward and arranged by T. J. Doeppers, 2006 this powerful poetic presentation
of Scripture truth propels us from the brevity of life here to the splendors and
wonders of eternal life with Christ
in Heaven.
GMSM
P-CHA-OO7
Break Forth Into Joy
GENERAL / EASTER ANTHEM
Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838 - 1896 captures the excitement and anticipation that
is proclaimed in Isaiah 52: 9 - 10 in the Anthem Break Forth Into Joy.
According to Matthew Henry: "The removal of the Jews from Babylon, and the
application of Isaiah 52:7 to the preaching
of the gospel (by the apostle,, Romans 10:15) plainly intimates that that
deliverance was a type and figure of the redemption of mankind by Jesus
Christ.". . . "The redemption of Jerusalem is the joy of all God's people, Luke
2: 38. God will have the glory of it
Isaiah 52:10. He "has made bare his holy arm" (manifested and displayed his
power) "in the eyes of all the nations."
Bringing it all together the Anthem turns to the
powerful and familiar Easter Hymn (Worgan): with alleluias "Lyra Davidica," 1708
for a dramatically dynamic conclusion. Arranged by T. J. Doeppers, 2006 the
scoring includes Choir with Soprano descant; Organ; Timpani; and String
Orchestra: Violin I, II; Viola; Cello; Double Bass
GMSMP-CHA0012 "Behold, I Bring You Good Tidings"
Once again we visit the wonderful message of
Christmas; and
the
magnificent
gift that our Great God gave, by His infinite Mercy and Grace to a world,
lost in sin and degradation. Once again we visit the wonderful
compositions of Caleb Simper, 1857-1942. Simper compiles for us key
Scripture that points us to the nature and identity of this great Gift, and
places
them in an exciting and pleasant musical setting that all can enjoy. This
arrangement by T. J. Doeppers and is scored for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B Flat,
Bassoon, Horns in F, Trumpets in B Flat,
Timpani, Organ, Strings: Violins 1,2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass.
[Note in the absence of an orchestra the
anthem can be performed with just the
organ score in the
Choir Octavo.]
GMSMP-CHA0013 "He, Watching Over Israel"
from the Oratorio "ELIJAH by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy focuses
on and
reminds us of a marvelous infinite truth revealed in Psalm 121:4 that is
relevant to us today: King Ahab, the wickedest king in Israel's troubled
history,
decided it would be politically correct and personally advantageous to have his
cake and eat it too. Why not mix together Baal, the pagan deity, and
Yahweh, the holy one of Israel? Why not have the self-indulgence that Baal
permits his people and the security that Yahweh promises his people?
Why not the fornication that Baal laughs about and the forgiveness that Yahweh
weeps to bestow? Preacher popularity has been a motivation for
preachers, focused on their own acceptance and popularity, to tell their hearers
that we can all have the "goodies" of the world together with the Gospel
of God. The prophet Elijah in blazing terms thunders "NO"! C. H.
Spurgeon in his exposition of Psalm 121:4 says:
"Lo, He shall not slumber nor sleep--the Keeper of
Israel". . . It may also be worthy of mention that in verse three the Lord is
spoken of as
the personal keeper of one individual, and here of all
those who are in his chosen nation, described as Israel: mercy to one saint is
the
pledge of blessing to them all. Happy are the pilgrims
to whom this psalm is a safe conduct; they may journey all the way to the
celestial
city without fear." This becomes a
poignant point when taken in view of Revelation 15 where our God, long denied
His rightful Glory and Honor
by a Christ rejecting, wicked world, releases His full wrath to finally and
completely end this denial. This arrangement by T. J. Doeppers is scored
for Flute,
Oboe,
Clarinet in B Flat, Bassoon, SATB Choir, String Orchestra: Violins 1,2, Viola,
Cello, Double Bass. This arrangement may be performed with organ only
as
found in the Choir Octavo.
DE-CHA-0016 "Spirit Immortal"
by Giuseppe Verdi, Arranged by Vincent H. Percy, Copyright
© 1947 (Renewed) by The Boston Music Co., a division of Music Sales Corp.
(ASCAP). This arrangement © 2008 by The Boston Music Company, a division
of Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP) International Copyright Secured. All Rights
Reserved. Reprinted by Permission. This sacred piece is arranged for Bass
solo with SATB Chorus with Organ and Orchestra. Originally arranged by V.
H. Percy for Bass solo with TTBB Chorus and piano, this has to be a
sacred choral literature best kept secret.
The text of
this piece apprehends Scriptural truths found in Zech. 12:1b, Eccl. 3:21, Isaiah
55: 6-7, II Cor. 4:6-7, II Cor. 5:1-6. The anthem opens with a question
addressed
to a despairing soul (spirit). Following the inquiry, a challenge is
given--inviting the languishing one to look up and behold the smiling God,
Almighty, Jesus
the Christ; Who is preparing a place of rest and joy to those who are weary in
sin, and turn to Him. Thus being freed, the one delivered and sanctified
is freed to humbly adore his Sovereign, lift up his voice in loud praises-- to
sing and rejoice!
s.
GMSMP-CHA-0019 "The Heavens Resound" Here is
an Anthem that, in this present time of uncertainty and possible calamity in the
normal
order of every day life, clearly reminds us of the truth of the reality of God,
His might, His Word, His sovereignty over His creation. The text, a poetic
paraphrase of Psalm 19 by Christian Gellert, 1715-1769 wisely instructs us,
regarding our estate before God, to serve! adore! and sing God's praise! The
musical setting is by Ludwig Von Beethoven, 1770-1827. This arrangement by T. J.
Doeppers, 1942- is for SATB Choir and Orchestra: Trumpets, Trombones,
Horns in F, Tuba, Organ, Violins I & II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass.
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