Augsburg Fortress

God So Loved the World

Originally written for a children's choir, ensembles of all sizes will enjoy this lovely unison setting of John 3:16-17.

Voicing: Organ; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General

Jesus, Feed Us

Brian Wentzel's arrangement of a favorite communion hymn, featuring a driving piano rhythm is accessible for choirs of all sizes.

Voicing: Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Communion; General

The Newborn King of Ages

Richard Clemmitt's delightful anthem based on an English carol, perfect for Christmas.

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Medium
Use: Christmas; Epiphany

Come, Sing of Years Gone By

Written for a church anniversary, this anthem lifts up themes of stewardship and justice.

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

Do Not I Love Thee, O My Lord?

A sensitive, expressive anthem that perfectly captures the deeply personal text.

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

Drop, Dew, from Heaven

Based on the text from Isaiah 45, Norris has composed a slowly building, atmospheric anthem perfect for Advent.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Advent

I Will Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills

Beloved Psalm 121 is given a gentle contemporary setting by William Schoenfeld.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week

Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree

The rich harmonic language of this a cappella anthem brings the beloved text "Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree" to life.

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

Lead On, O King Eternal

What kind of king is Jesus? Ferguson's setting explores how God's reign might be filled with peace and gentleness rather than military conquest.

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Christ the King; General

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

This arrangement, first published in 1937, features all of F. Melius Christiansen's signature harmonic and melodic touches. Perfect for Christmas Eve, choirs will love learning or relearning this enduring setting.

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

Now We Join in Celebration

A joyful anthem filled with playful, rhythmic grace.

Voicing: Keyboard; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Communion; General

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

A familiar Advent hymn paired with two unexpected tunes: a German chorale and English folk tune.

Voicing: SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

Psalm 150

Rhythmic and brimming with vitality, this setting of Psalm 150 invites both choir and organist to bring the text to life.

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

Savior of the Nations, Come: Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord

Choirs of all sizes can be successful with this anthem which pairs one of two texts with a familiar advent hymn.

Voicing: Organ; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent

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

We Worship You, God

An anthem that sings of God's unfolding acts through history, God's constancy, and our amazement at God's faithfulness.

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

Four by Four: Hymns for Piano and Four Ringers

Beautiful hymn settings for piano and four ringers (handbells or chimes) by Anne Krentz Organ.

Voicing: Handbells; Piano
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Advent; Communion; Easter; General; Lent & Holy Week; Pentecost

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Just As I Am, without One Plea

Maynard's new melody for this familiar text can be sung by any combination of voices.

Voicing: 2-part mixed; Piano
Difficulty: Easy
Use: General; Lent & Holy Week

O Spirit Bountifully Kind

Kenneth Logan's beautiful unison setting of a poem by seventeenth-century Irish poet Thomas Parnell is perfect for Pentecost or general use.

Voicing: Organ; Unison
Difficulty: Easy
Use: Baptism; Confirmation/Affirmation; General; Ordination; Pentecost

Ride On, King Jesus: Palm Sunday Medley

Three hymns and spirituals appropriate for Palm Sunday are combined in this medley that features a lively piano accompaniment and many options for ensemble performance.

Voicing: Piano; SATB/4-part mixed
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Use: Lent & Holy Week