God Gave a Song: Gospel Greats for Organ Thursday, November 02, 2023
recommended by Christopher B., Organ Music Specialist
God Gave a Song: Eight Gospel Hymn Settings for Organ arr. Mary McDonald
At the heart of our music making are the praises and prayers that we raise on high to God. Mary McDonald’s sensitively written gospel interpretations reflect on the texts of the hymns, allowing the congregation to pause and reflect on the message while you play to the Lord. “God Gave a Song” so we may praise Him in return. Titles include: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing,” “Meditation on The Lord’s My Shepherd,” “We Have Heard the Joyful Sound,” “Prelude on Holy Manna,” “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” “Partita on Blessed Name,” “Trusting Jesus,” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
Blessed Assurance: Five Gospel Hymns for Organ arr. Matthew H. Corl
Five familiar gospel hymn settings that will quickly become favorites. Useful for worship services, as well as memorial services. Accessible and creative. Titles include: “Blessed Assurance,” “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross,” “Just As I Am,” “Rock of Ages,” and “To God Be the Glory.”
Three Gospel Preludes for Organ arr. Gerald Near
Three beloved gospel tunes set in an eloquent style. These pieces can be used frequently in worship services and memorial services. Titles include: “Amazing Grace,” “Blessed Assurance,” and “In the Garden.”
Six Gospel Hymn Preludes arr. Wilbur Held
Gospel hymns sung enthusiastically by our grandparents and great-grandparents continue to have meaning for many today. Here are six treatments filled with warmth and sympathy. Titles include: “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” “In the Garden,” “It Is Well with My Soul,” “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.”
Complete Gospel Preludes by William Bolcom
This edition for advanced organists corrects and combines all of Bolcom’s gospel preludes. Includes new program notes.
I Will Praise Him arr. Myra Schubert
Beloved, veteran arranger Myra Schubert has created this collection of 12 gospel favorites for the church organist. Drawing from her own background as a church organist for over 20 years, Myra provides settings of these beloved hymns which are both practical and inspirational. Titles include: “Blessed Be the Name,” “Jesus Saves!,” “Be Still, My Soul,” “The Love of God,” “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” “Such Love,” “Day by Day,” “Grace Greater than Our Sin,” “Praise Him! Praise Him!,” “I Will Praise Him,” and “Higher Ground.”
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About the Author:
Christopher B. grew up in eastern Kentucky in a musically diverse family, and began playing organ at the age of 12. He majored in vocal performance with minors in keyboards and conducting at Marshall University and later received a Master of Theological Studies in congregational ministry from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Christopher has served as a church music director and organist for more than 20 years, presently serving as Director of Music and Worship Arts/Organist at Church of the Master United Methodist in Westerville, OH.