David Lantz III: Come Holy Spirit Come!: SATB: Vocal Score

There is an effervescent spirit to this new spiritual from David Lantz and John Parker. The Easter event will erupt with unbounded joy as the rhythmic energy of this well-crafted gospel piece echoes through the hearts of the choir. This will become a favorite!

A perfect marriage of text and music this pleading choral cry will usher your congregation right into the Advent season. Musical strains of O Come O Come Emmanuel are creatively woven into this impeccable anthem for the season. Duration: ca. 3:45.

Uses: Easter Concert PraiseScripture: Matthew 12:39-40; 17:23; 20:19Spiritual-like in nature this original anthem will quickly become a favorite of your choir in both rehearsal and worship service.The choral parts are easy to grasp and your singers will enjoy singing behind the baritone soloist. Duration: ca. 3:10.

Uses: GeneralScripture: Psalm 107:2; Galatians 3:13; Job 19:25From the Legacy Series comes a ballad that reminds us of Christ's sacrificial death on Calvary. A message of mercy and promises fulfilled this anthem is a beautiful marriage of text poetry and purpose. The crescendo that crowns the chorus is a moment of high emotion reminding us of the victory that is at the center of our faith in Christ. The tasteful piano stylingadds flavor to the ambience of the piece and the gentle rhythmic pulse of the accompaniment is idiomatic to this memorable original.

Uses: General CommunionScripture: John 15:1-8; Psalm 34:8This unique anthem for communion is full of images of how God nourishes our souls with goodness: “Christ is the vine the Lamb theLiving Bread the Living Wine.” These images are ideal as an invitation to the table of grace and the music with its sensitive contours is the perfect cradle for such beautiful thoughts.

Lyrically framed as an Advent vigil this luminous hopeful anthem is crowned by a memorable theme set in minor mode. The message is of deep yearning and the music rises to meet this spiritual longing for Messiah. Harmonically colorful choirs will find many moments of expressive beauty hidden in its sensitive phrasing. The stunning refrain is a prayer for God with us that settles on a cadence of serene grace. Artful!