An Old English Prayer

SKU: HL.49045282

ISBN 9781495078996. UPC: 888680651473. 9.0x12.0x0.138 inches. English.

Prayer is one of the composer's most original and sophisticated works. The typical African-American church service seems to be a source for this piece with its interplay of sections and colors, yet the work in form and rhythmic choices is clearly 'classical' and never breaks out into easy imitations of, for example, gospel music.The work opens with the choir singing the spiritual 'My Lord, What a Mornin'' in octaves, sung flat-out a cappella, as might happen in church. The instrumental section following this opening feels very much like a thoughtful response by the congregation. Instruments seem to behave like individual churchgoers, colorfully dressed and answering various episodes with individual thoughts. As for any fears that the mighty organ might drown out the proceedings, Singleton puts that to rest by employing it almost like another choir or section of the choir. The trumpet soloist does not blast us into heaven, it tends to sing and, we find out later, is preparing us for the spiritual 'Where Shall I Be When the Firs' Trumpet Soun'?' Even the tenor soloist behaves much like just another (but still important) instrument.The composer has chosen to not only feature spirituals, but also to set a poetic text called A Christian Prayer, whose main message, almost like some modern-day Kyrie, calls out 'save us teach us ' and extols the importance of humility and the defeat of violence. Singleton has always been a composer who has simultaneously answered the call to carry out what he feels is his duty to his fellow humans while using the finest of his art to do so, and Prayer finds him at the top of his game.- Carman Moore.

SKU: AP.4463USMX

UPC: 029156203721. 9x12 inches. Key: D major. English.

About Original Sheet Music Edition

Each ORIGINAL SHEET MUSIC EDITION has been arranged for piano by Alfred's talented staff of arrangers. Every effort has been made for the arrangement to be playable on the piano and to sound as close to the original recording as possible. If there are lyrics, a separate vocal line is used so that singers can easily sing along, and all lyrics as heard on the original recording are always included. Almost all arrangements are written in the original key in which they were recorded.

SKU: GI.G-008168

UPC: 781853114281. English.

A much praised and striking collection of scripture-related prayers for Sundays and holy days of Years A, B, and C. Although not authorized for use in the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S., this book is a useful and inspirational resource for reference, study, and personal prayer. Published by The International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL).

SKU: GI.G-017190

UPC: 641151171906. English.

This helpful book for Year A provides celebrant's introductions, prayers of the faithful, and celebrant's closing prayers for each of the Sundays and solemnities of the liturgical year, as well as intercessions to be prayed on civil holidays, world and national religious observances, and days of honor. All are inspired by the liturgical season and Scripture. A CD-ROM containing all texts in the book is included for easy parish download, customization, and printing. Each set of intercessions contains a prayer for the sick, with a place to insert the parish‚ names of the sick, as well as an intercession for those who have died, with a place to insert the names of the dead. 8.5 x 11 Paperback with CD-ROM. Also available for Year B and Year C. (Download edition does NOT include a CD).

SKU: MN.80-450

UPC: 688670804502. English.

Featured at the World Meeting of Families 2015, these very flexible settings of the Universal Prayer have many options for use. Six responses and sample intercessions (set to a tone) are provided for the seasons of the church year, and three additional responses are included without tones for more general use. The responses are instantly accessible for the assembly and lend beauty and solemnity to what can be a perfunctory part of the Mass.

SKU: GI.003361

English.

‚ Includes a scripture reading, Psalm 121, and prayers for the deceased and the mourners ‚ Artwork and scripture theme: Jesus consoling Martha and Mary at the death of Lazarus ‚ Simple prayer card for family members after the death of a loved one ‚ Appropriate to begin or end a visit or meeting with the family ‚ May be used when the family first gathers at the wake ‚ Given to mourners by pastoral minister or chaplain 4.5 x 8.5 card Package of 50.

SKU: GI.G-5436

ISBN 9781579992033. English.

Contains 30 short prayer service for the gathered family for use throughout the liturgical year. Includes CD recording of songs.