The Dream Isaiah Saw

Set to a poem by the American hymnist Thomas Troeger Rudolph's music brilliantly brings the poet's words inspired by the prophet Isaiah's vision of peace and harmony among God's creatures to life. With deft use of voices percussion brass and organ Rudolph develops a simple strophic scheme (with an appealing refrain) through a single long crescendo progressively bringing out the poem's underlying gravity.

Uses: GeneralScripture: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23Lilting with an almost Celtic spirit this general praise anthem is buoyant with the joy of the Spirit. A pianist's dream this anthem is easy to learnand hard to forget. The antiphonal cries of “rejoice” are a festive reminder that we are people of alleluia and children of praise! Available: 2-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 2:28.

with I've Got Peace like a River-Uses: Children General Youth Scripture: Psalm 72:3 Isaiah 48:18 Isaiah 66:12 Here is an encouraging and positive statement of faith that will raise spirits from despair to hope. Taken from the inspiring poetic legacy of young peacemaker and author Mattie J.T. Stepanek this Heartsong is written with child-like wonder but with a profoundly deep understanding of human dreams and aspirations. Infused with a sense of community the ballad grows gradually into a statement of the well-known spiritual I've Got Peace Like a River offering an opportunity for congregational participation.

Uses: Christmas Christmas Eve Scripture: Psalm 72:11 Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:23 Luke 2:8-9 Galatians 4:4 This tender cradle song is a setting of a beautiful Christmas text. A winsome melody rises like a prayer before surrendering to an expressive chorus rich with images of worship and adoration. Thoughtful vocal treatments give each part well-designed lines and engaging harmonies. Echoes of The First Noel throughout and a delicate piano part complete the dreamlike atmosphere of this worshipful berceuse. Highly recommended!