Augsburg Fortress

O Keep Me as the Apple of Your Eye

William Bradley Roberts wrote a new tune for this setting of a Susan Palo Cherwien text that is reminiscent of Psalm 23, asking for God’s steadfast presence and comfort in our lives. Scored for SATB choir, it can also be sung by two-part mixed choir.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; All Saints; Evening; Healing; Psalms

Hope of the World

Simple, delicate, and stunning, this setting of Georgia Harkness' text is sure to be one of your choir's favorites. Written for 3-part choir, this piece is...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General

9781451401004

Creator Spirit, Come

A majestic setting for SATB and organ for the Feast of Pentecost.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Pentecost; Season after Pentecost

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God's Work, Our Hands

Wayne L. Wold’s original text and tune were written to support the ELCA mission of “God’s Work, Our Hands.” Well-crafted and easily mastered, this is the perfect anthem for Rally Sunday or mission- and justice-themed services.

Voicing: SATB, Kybd
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Praise & Thanksgiving; Stewardship; Thanksgiving

Lord, It Belongs Not to My Care

Scored for SATB and organ. An elegant and lyric setting of a text by 17th century poet Richard Baxter.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: All Saints; Funeral; General

The Time of Singing

Anne Krentz Organ has composed a creative and elegant setting of a text from the Song of Solomon. A beautiful addition to Easter Sunday or anytime during the Easter season.

Voicing: 2 pt mxd, Pno
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter

The Healing of the Nations

A stunning anthem setting Revelation 22 to music: "The river of the water of life flows from the throne of God...the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations." Great for themes of healing, reconciliation, justice, creation, new life and peace.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Easter; General

Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord

In this work, Aaron David Miller creates a festive setting of a beloved Martin Luther text.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Reformation

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The Day of Resurrection!

This wonderful Easter anthem, based on a text by John of Damascus, is a celebratory declaration of Christ's resurrection. The alternating meters are easy to follow...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: Easter

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Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness

Based on the well-known hymn text, this anthem is truly majestic! Scored for SATB and organ.

Voicing: SATB, Org
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion

How Can I Keep From Singing?

A joyous, lilting rendition of this much loved song; very accessible for children's choirs or treble ensembles.

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

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Love and Mercy

Walter Pelz's new tune and the thoughtful words of Herb Brokering weave together with exquisite harmony for choir, oboe or other C instrument and organ. Enjoy a...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Lent & Holy Week

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Unless You Lead Me, Love

Keesecker's setting of poetry by 13th cent. mystic Mechtild of Magdeburg invites us to dance and sing with the love that created the world.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Easter; General; Pentecost

Rejoice!

Anne Krentz Organ's setting of Philippians 4:4-7 is a beautiful and flowing expression of this popular scripture. Organ also strongly emphasizes not only the jubilant aspect of rejoicing, but the...

Voicing: SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium

9781451462456

God Is Here

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult
Use: General

9781451485806

Farewell to Alleluia

Farewell to Alleluia is a ceremony that may be used to dramatize the transition from the festive season of Epiphany into the penitential season of Lent. 

Voicing: Unison
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Time after Epiphany; Transfiguration

I Would Be True

Augsburg Fortress is delighted to republish this beautiful SAB anthem, originally published in 1979, by Undine Smith Moore with inspiring poetry of Howard A. Walter.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Ordinary Time

Be Not Afraid

In this expressive and moving anthem, Jonathan D. Campbell pairs texts from Isaiah with sweeping melodies and rich harmonies along with a piano accompaniment that adds gentle color.

Voicing: SATB, Pno
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Healing; Ordinary Time

Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen! Earth and All Stars

This anthem for SATB voices, organ, optional brass quartet (or quintet) timpani and four handbells also has an optional part for the assembly...

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Easter; General

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

This gently lilting setting of a Charles Wesley text conveys the loving sanctuary offered by Christ. The delicate piano accompaniment continuously builds...

Voicing: 2-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium-Difficult

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