News & Views Thursday, December 26, 2024

Classic Hymn Harmonizations from JAN LINKER Thursday, December 26, 2024

recommended by Christopher B., Organ Music Specialist

The Last Verse for Lent, Palm Sunday and Easter arr. Janet Linker
16 free hymn accompaniments for Holy Week. Contains: Ah Holy Jesus (HERZLIEBSTER JESU), Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed (MARTYDOM), All Glory Laud and Honor (ST. THEODULPH), Beneath the Cross (ST. CHRISTOPHER), Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (EASTER HYMN), Crown Him with Many Crowns (DIADEMATA), Go to Dark Gethsemane (REDHEAD), Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise ( LLANFAIR), Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (ELLACOMBE), In the Cross of Christ I Glory (RATHBURN), Low in the Grave He Lay (CHRIST AROSE), O Sacred Head (PASSION CHORALE), Strife Is O’er the Battle Won (VICTORY), Thine Is the Glory (MACCABEUS), Were You There (WERE YOU THERE) and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (HAMBURG).

The Last Verse arr. Janet Linker
Sixteen free hymn accompaniments. Contains: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name-CORONATION, Come, Christians Join to Sing-MADRID, Come Thou Almighty King-ITALIAN HYMN, Crown Him with Many Crowns-DIADEMATA, For the Beauty of the Earth-DIX, God of Grace and God of Glory-CWM RHONDDA, Holy Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty-NICAEA, Jesus Shall Reign-DUKE STREET, Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee-HYMN TO JOY, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God-EIN FEST BURG, O For a Thousand Tongues-AZMON, O God, Our Help in Ages Past-ST. ANNE, O Worship the King-LYONS, Rejoice the Lord Is King-DARWALL, Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart-MARION and To God Be the Glory-TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

The Last Verse II arr. Janet Linker
16 more free hymn accompaniments. Contains: The Church’s One Foundation (AURELIA); Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (AUSTRIA); Great Is Thy Faithfulness (FAITHFULNESS); He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought (HE LEADETH ME); How Firm a Foundation (FOUNDATION); I Love to Tell the Story (HANKEY); Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (ST. DENIO); It Is Well with My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE); Jesus Shall Reign (DUKE STREET); Lead On, O King Eternal (LANCASHIRE); Love Divine, All Love Excelling (BEECHER); Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (OLD 100TH); Praise to the Lord (LOBE DEN HERREN); Rise Up, O Saints of God (FESTAL SONG); Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus (WEBB); This Is My Father’s World (TERRA BEATA).

The Last Verse for Christmas arr. Janet Linker
15 free hymn accompaniments. Contains: Angels from the realms of Glory (REGENT SQUARE); Angels We Have Heard on High (GLORIA); Away in a Manger (MUELLER); Go, Tell It on the Mountain (GO TELL IT); Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (MENDELSSOHN); Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (W ZLOBE LEZY); It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (CAROL); Joy to the World (ANTIOCH); O Come, All Ye Faithful (ADESTE FIDELES); O Little Town of Bethlehem (ST. LOUIS); Once in Royal David’s City (IRBY); Silent Night (STILLE NACHT); The First Noel (THE FIRST NOEL); We Three Kings of Orient Are (KINGS OF ORIENT); What Child Is This (GREENSLEEVES)

The Last Verse for Thanksgiving and Patriotic Celebrations arr. Janet Linker
16 Free hymn accompaniments. Contains America the Beautiful (MATERNA); Battle Hymn of the Republic (BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC); Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR); For All the Saints (SINE NOMINE); God of Our Fathers (NATIONAL HYMN); Let All Things Now Living (THE ASH GROVE); Morning Has Broken (BUNESSAN); My Country, ‘Tis of Thee (NATIONAL ANTHEM); My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less (MELITA); Now Thank We All our God (NUN DANKET); Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart (MARION); Sing to the Lord of Harvest (WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN); The Star Spangled Banner (THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER); This Is My Father’s World (TERRA BEATA); This Is My Song (FINDLANDIA); We Gather Together (KREMSER)

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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.

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