Anthems that work well with SAB Choirs (Cantatas below) 

Beloved, Let Us Love One Another – Lorenz 10/4529L  view  SATB, but almost all two and three part.  This is intentionally simple and transparent.  If there is one central truth that I have learned in church, this is it.  

Blessing Riddle, The - Jubilate 21607 (2-part also available:21608) I heard Doc Watson sing this folk melody with the words, "I Gave My Love a Cherry".  This makes a perfect benediction or parting song.  A congregational version is incldued at the end to be used after the choir teaches the piece.  Since it is a folk melody, it is almost immediately singable by the congregation.

Come to the Water - Jubilate 2 part: 19936         (SATB: 19935)

Come, Ye Thankful for the Beauty - Lorenz 10/5328L view This weaves together “For the Beauty” and “Come Ye Thankful” while trading their texts and tunes. Easily learned, it is a natural for the fall or spring.   

Fill-a-Me-Up - with Spanish text Monarch SAB:10/3439M   (SATB: 10/2807)  In addition to adult choirs, this has been used with many youth choir and festivals.

Gather by the River to Pray – Lorenz 10/4047L view “Down to the River to Pray” is partnered with “Shall We Gather at the River” for a great piece for baptism or when celebrating our future life in heaven.

Give Us a Vision - Monarch 10/1149P

Give Us Peace - Glorysound A 7311 from PSALMS OF THE WOOD. (Click title to for text and recording.)

Go Tell It Where I Send Thee - Lorenz 10/5134L  SATB/SAB and Piano with optional Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Perf/Acc CD, Fiddle.

God of the Ages - Monarch 10/3659M (2 part mixed)  A very graceful, scripture packed anthem which assures us of God’s presence and forgiveness.

God’s Mercy is Wide –Monarch SAB: 10/3606M   (SATB:10/3605M)

 I Gave My Love a Cherry (SATB:41605)    (The Riddle Song)  This is a school arrangement of a beautiful folk song.  Years ago, I heard Doc Watson sing it and I was struck by its soulful simplicity. (SAB:41606, SSA:41697)  This is a gorgeous demo.  Also see “The Blessing Riddle”, a church piece with the same tune.

I Will Sing a Sunday Song - AlfredSAB:19936   (SATB:19894)    

Is There Room for a Sinner - Alfred 20905 (SATB arr.) and 20906 (2 part mixed)    With a spiritual feel, this is a heart felt confession song.  It begins with the reflective question and ends with an up tempo celebration that there IS room for us all.

Like, I Like to Say Like - Heritage SATB:15/3134H     SAB:15/3136H    SSA: 15/3135H  This is a humorous piece poking fun at the way we like, use the word, “like”. 

Music of the Morning - AlfredSAB: 1053  (SATB: 19052)
        A smooth lyrical song for a call to worship.  (flute part)

My Shepherd Is the Lord - Hal Leonard 35014858

Night of the Father’s Love – Lorenz SAB: 10/4579L      SATB: 10/3576L view a sample Originally from the cantata, “Together for Christmas”, this became the top bestselling anthem, then was the theme for my runaway bestselling cantata.  Here is a new SAB arrangement. 

One World, One Communion - Hope C 6113 View music  For World Communion Sunday, church unity and mission emphasis.

Once Upon a Night - Flammer A 7132   With its sense of intimacy and rich harmonies, this would be a great piece to include in a Christmas musical, perhaps as the title song.  This could be done very effectively with guitar and flute accompaniment.

Once Upon a Tree - Glorysound A 6911  One of my best anthems. I also wrote one of my best cantatas with the same title.

One Step He Leads - Glorysound A 7092    This song probably has received the most testimonials.  It use a light gospel style to carry the text, "One step he leads and one step I'll follow." Many have said how it brought them comfort and hope in great times of trouble.

Remember Me - GlorysoundA 7424  View a sample  The very gentle folk style creates an initmacy of communion.  The simplicity and charm of this anthem will draw the listener in to experience the true meaning of the Lord’s Supper. A part is available for violin (or C instrument).

Set My Spirit Free C 5960    psalmist singing in a peaceful, serene style. The vocal lines are carefully and intentionally simple with understated phrases designed to draw the listener into worship. 

Silent Night for All the World – Fred Bock Music SAB: JG 2412 (SATB:JG 2399) (with optional accordion/synth, guitar and congas) view  This uses the text in English, German, Korean, Spanish and a bit of Swahili.  It finishes with a powerful message of peace.

Simeon's Blessing - Glorysound A 7298 I wrote this piece to present on Sundays after Christmas.  It always seems abrupt when we suddenly stop singing Christmas music.  Since the Sundays after Christmas are not our choir's high attendance times, I wrote this rather simply.  This anthem could also be included in a program which tells the Christmas story.

Soldiers of the Cross – Lorenz 10/3831L (SAB: 10/3831L)  

Teach Us to Pray - Hal Leonard 5022523

Thanks for Giving - Lorenz 10/4903L SAB/SATB  This simple, folk-like anthem is perfect for reflecting on the many blessings that God's people have received from His loving hands. With a flexible voicing and optional light rhythm section, it is suitable for many situations and can be returned to again and again.

This Is the Time to Be Joyful – Hal Leonard HL 00125433  To make this sparkle with joy, I used a bright Baroque style.  This is to remind us that our worship services should be happy occasion.  This could support worship themes such as Advent, Easter, call to worship, and Christ the King.

Train Up a Child – (SAB) Hal Leonard 35028660   See the Music  One of my bestsellers for family days, baptisms and child dedications.

Upon This Rock - Lorenz SAB: 10/4728L View     SATB:10/3906L

Wash Their Feet – Lorenz SAB: 10/4458L   (SATB:10/4475L)    From my cantata, Come Touch the Robe, this is a tender anthem telling the story of Jesus washing Peter’s feet.  It goes on to encourage us to do the same as we minister to the “humble and meek”.  Ideal for Holy Week services, it includes optional text that makes it appropriate for communion. SAB: 10/4458L.  Trax: 99/3264L. NOTE: The trax is not orchestrated, but is only piano and oboe.

We Come to Say Thank You – Lorenz 10/4658    This has been a #1 seller for Lorenz.  Light hearted and easily learned, this includes the text of “For the Beauty of the Earth”.  Congas or other rhythm will add to this piece. 

We Say “Amen” - Exaltation 10/3328L

Whisper a Prayer for Me - Glorysound A 7624  Inspired by words of my mother, this expresses encouragement and support as friends pray for each other.  This piece could support worship themes such as prayer, compassion, sending out of mission groups, farewell services or graduation Sunday.

Within These Walls – Monarch SAB: 10/3610M   (SATB:10/3609M) 

You Are Lord – Monarch 10/1283P (w/opt. Spanish text)

Cantatas with SAB voicing:

CHRISTMAS:

I Hear the Prophet Callin'

Images of Adoration 

Lead Me Back to Bethlehem

Night of the Father's Love 

Together for Christmas 

HOLY WEEK/EASTER:

Come Touch the Robe

Upon This Rock