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Psalm
Holy Trinity—Psalm 29 (unison, accompanied, with [opt. SATB] Antiphon)
Excerpt, Antiphon
mp3, 0.5 MB, 0:21
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
see also O Lord, Our Lord, Your Excellent Name [Psalm 8] under Hymns
Advent 1—Psalm 85:7 (SATB)
Alleluia. Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and give us your salvation. Alleluia.
Advent 2—Luke 3:4, 6 (SATB)
Alleluia. A voice of one calling in the wilderness, Prepare the way for the Lord, makes his paths straight. All flesh will see the salvation of our God. Alleluia.
Advent 3—Matthew 11:10 (2 voices)
Alleluia. I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you. Alleluia.
Advent 4a—Matthew 1:23 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. A virgin will give birth to a son; his name will be Emmanuel: God is with us. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Christmas 2—Psalm 98:3 (SATB)
Alleluia. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God. Alleluia.
Epiphany 1—Mark 1:11 (SATB)
Alleluia. You are my beloved Son; I am well pleased with you. Alleluia.
Epiphany 2—Isaiah 49:3 (SATB)
Alleluia. The Lord said to me: You are my servant in whom I will be glorified. Alleluia.
Epiphany 3—Matthew 4:23 (SATB)
Alleluia. Jesus went all about Galilee, teaching, preaching, and healing every disease. Alleluia.
Epiphany 4—Luke 4:18 (SATB)
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has anointed me to preach good news. Alleluia.
Epiphany 5—John 8:12 (SATB)
Alleluia. Jesus said: I am the Light of the world; those who follow me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Alleluia.
Transfiguration—Psalm 45:2 (SATB)
Alleluia. You are the fairest of the sons of men, grace is poured upon your lips. Alleluia.
1 Lent—Romans 5:19 (SATB)
By one man’s disobedience many were made sinners; by one man’s obedience many will be made righteous.
1 Lent (Year B)—Matthew 4:4 (SATB)
One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
2 Lent—Philippians 2:8 (SAB)
Jesus humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross.
3 Lent—John 3:14, 15 (SATB)
As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
4 Lent—John 3:16 (SATB)—God so loved the world
mp3, 2.3 MB, 1:42
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
5 Lent—Mark 10:45 (SATB)
The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Easter—Romans 6:9; Psalm 118:24 (SATB)
Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will die no more; death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia. This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia.
Easter—2 Romans 6:9; John 20:29 (SATB)
Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will die no more; death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Alleluia.
Easter 3—Romans 6:9; Luke 24:32 (SATB)
Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will die no more; death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia. Our hearts burn within us while he opens to us the scriptures. Alleluia.
Easter 4—Romans 6:9; John 10:14 (SATB)
Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will die no more; death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. Alleluia.
Easter 5—Romans 6:9; John 14:6 (SATB)
Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will die no more; death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia. I am the way and the truth and the life. Alleluia.
Ascension—Romans 6:9; Matthew 28:20 (SATB)
Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will die no more; death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia. I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Alleluia.
Easter 7—Romans 6:9; John 14:18 (SATB)
Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will die no more; death has no more dominion over him. Alleluia. I will not leave you orphaned. I am coming to you. Alleluia.
Pentecost—from Veni, sancte spiritus (11th-c. Antiphon) (SATB)
Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.
Holy Trinity Sunday—Isaiah 6:3 (SSATBB)
mp3, 2.6 MB, 1:56
Alleluia. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory. Alleluia.
Pentecost 18—Philippians 1:27 (SATB)
Alleluia. Let your manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ; strive side by side for the faith of the Gospel. Alleluia.
Pentecost 19a—Philippians 2:10, 11 (SAB)
Alleluia. At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Alleluia.
Pentecost 19b—Philippians 2:10, 11 (unison)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 20a—Hebrews 2:12 (SATB)
Alleluia. I will proclaim your name to my people; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you. Alleluia.
Pentecost 20b—Hebrews 2:12 (unison)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. I will proclaim your name to my people; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 21a—Isaiah 25:9 (2 voices)
Alleluia. We have waited for the Lord; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Alleluia.
Pentecost 21b—Isaiah 25:9 (unison)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. We have waited for the Lord; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 22a—James 1:18 (SAB)
Alleluia. Of God’s own will he brought forth the word of truth, that we shall be a kind of first-fruits of his creatures. Alleluia.
Pentecost 22b—James 1:18 (unison)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Of God’s own will he brought forth the word of truth, that we shall be a kind of first-fruits of his creatures. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
All Saints—Revelation 7:15 (unison)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. They are before the throne of God, and the one seated on the throne will shelter them. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 24—Revelation 22:20 (unison)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. The Lord says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 25—2 Thessalonians 3:1,3 (unison)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Let the word of the Lord speed you on and triumph, for the Lord is faithful and will strengthen us. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 26—Matthew 24:42 (unison)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Watch, therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 26a—Matthew 23:9 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. You have one Father who is in heaven. You have one instructor, the Messiah. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 26b—John 14:23 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them and we will come to them and make our home with them. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 26c—Luke 19:9, 10 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Today, salvation has come to this house, for the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 27a—Matthew 24:42, 44 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Keep awake and be ready, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 27b—Matthew 5:3 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 27c—Revelation 1:5a, 6b (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead; to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 28a—John 15:4a, 5b (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Abide in me as I abide in you, says the Lord; those who abide in me bear much fruit. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 28b—Luke 23:36 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Pentecost 28c—Luke 21:28 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Reformation—John 8:31, 32 (SATB)
Alleluia. If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. Alleluia.
Christ the King—Revelation 22:13 (unison)
Alleluia. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. Alleluia.
Christ the King—Mark 11:9 (SATB)
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Reformation—Romans 12:1,2 (bar, SATB, org)
I appeal to you, therefore, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Magnificat
mp3, 5 MB, 3:38
1995, 2006; S.A.T.B., handbells, opt. org; 4′
Magnificat
mp3, 8.7 MB, 6:22
2003; s, s recorder, perc; 6′
Amazing Grace
1980; s.a.t.b.S.A.T.B.; 4′
The Birth of Jesus
1988; s.narr.S.A.T.B.org.; 10′
Break off your tears, ye saints
1992; S.A.B.; 4′
Come, ye sinners
1981; opt s.a.t.b.S.A.T.B.org; 4′
Good Christian men, rejoice
1980; T.T.T.B.; 4′
Holy Mountain
mp3, 4.9 MB, 3:37 ![]()
1982; S.A.T.B.org; 4′
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew ![]()
1981; s.S.A.T.B.; 4′
Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
1985; S.A.T.B.org; 4′
My God, accept my heart this day
1983; opt solo inst.s.a.b.S.A.T.B.org; 4′
My shepherd will supply my need
1980, 2003; S.A.T.B.org; 4′
O come, o come, Emmanuel
1981; s.a.t.b.S.A.T.B.org; 5′
O sing unto the Lord a new song
1989, 1994; S.A.T.B.; 4′
Passer invenit sibi domum
1991; S.A.T.B.; 5′
Psalm 84
1992; S.A.T.B.; 5′
Psalm 117
1992; 5-part round; 3′
The Ten Commandments
1980; S.A.T.B.org; 6′
That Easter day with joy was bright
1991; S.A.T.B.; 6′
Creation sings with grateful praise
2004; 5′ harmonization only; text and tune by Michael G. Tavella
A Mighty Fortress
2004; 2.2.2.2-2.2.3.1-timp.1perc-unison voices-str; 12′
Arrangement of the Martin Luther hymn for congregational singing. Commissioned by Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, for its 175th Anniversary. Premiered 18 May 2004, Verizon Hall, Philadelphia, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Paul Jones, Conductor.
O heavenly minstrel
2005; 5′ text by Michael G. Tavella
O helper Spirit, You are here
2008; 5′ text by Michael G. Tavella
O Lord, Our Lord, your excellent name
2005; 5′ text and tune by K.S.; text based on Psalm 8
Powers of heaven
mp3, 5.8 MB, 4:10
2005; 5′ text by Michael G. Tavella
To you, O Father, give we solemn praise
2005; 5′ text by Michael G. Tavella
The Word of God
2006; 5′ text by Michael G. Tavella
Diademata
1985; tpt.hn.tbn; 2′ (last verse obbligato)
Hymn reharmonizations for organ
1980-2003; org
1. Aurelia The Church’s One Foundation
2. Azmon Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
3. Cwm Rhondda Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
4. Duke Street Jesus Shall Reign
5. Easter Hymn Christ the Lord is Risen Today
6. Lancashire Lead on, O King Eternal
7. Lasst uns Erfreuen All Creatures of Our God and King
8. Lobe den Herren Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
9. National Hymn God of Our Fathers
10. Praise, My Soul Praise, My Soul
11. St. Denio Immortal, Invisible
12. Trinity (Italian Hymn) Come Thou, Almighty King
Introduction and Hymn: God of Our Fathers
1985; tpt.hn.tbn.org; 6′
Introduction and Hymn: God of Our Fathers
1985; brass quintet.org; 6′
Introduction and Hymn: God of Our Fathers
1987; 2pno; 2′ (last verse reharmonization)
Introduction and Hymn: A Mighty Fortress
1987; brass quintet.opt perc.org; 6′
Praise to the Lord (Lobe den Herren)
1987; hv.2pno.congregation; 6′