The Time after Pentecost / Ordinary Time – Music – 60.1

Congregational Song for the Time after Pentecost

A change in liturgical seasons creates opportunities to use congregational responses unique to the season and to repeat liturgical responses set to new and different music.

Confession and Lament, Pardon, Peace

Consider using these hymns and songs as part of the spoken liturgy and liturgical actions around moments of Confession and Lament, Pardon, and Passing of the Peace.

• Come to Me, We Walk His Way, John Bell, GIA
• Gloria GTG 582, 583, 584, 585
• Glory and Gratitude and Praise, Come, All You People 80
• I Will Do a New Thing AAHH 568
• I Will Trust in the Lord AAHH 391
• Know That God Is Good GTG 659
• Kyrie GTG 575, 576, 577, 578, 579
• Peace of God Be with You GTG 448
• Praise to God the Father/Da n’ase GTG 605
• Rain Down GTG 48
• The Peace of the Earth Be with You, There Is One among Us, 78
• The Steadfast Love of the Lord GTG 59
• We Are Forgiven GTG 447

Offering 

Consider using these hymns and songs as part of the spoken liturgy and liturgical actions around the offering of our gifts and ourselves to the glory of God.

• Give Thanks GTG 647, SSS 489
• Go with Us, Lord GTG 748
• God, Fill Our Lives, We Walk His Way, John Bell, GIA 
• God, We Honor You GTG 709
• Gracias, Señor / We Give You Thanks SSS 491
• Gracias / Thank You SSS 490
• Thank You, Lord AAHH 531, SSS 496
• Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise GTG 648
• Todo lo que tengo / All We Have and All We Are (refrain; stanzas varied) SSS 642
• We Give Thanks unto You (congregation on response, stanzas varied) GTG 75
• We Lift Our Voices / We Are an Offering GTG 710
• What Does the Lord Require of You? GTG 70

Anthems for Children’s Choirs for the Time after Pentecost

• “God Walks with Me,” Benjamin Kornelis, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno, opt perc (ME)
• “Every Morning’s Sun,” Sue Ellen Page, CGA, uni, pno, opt orff/hc (ME)
• “Prayer for Tomorrow,” Allen Pote and Tom Long, CGA, uni, pno, opt fl (E)
• “Never-Ending Grace,” Mark Patterson, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno, opt fl (M)
• “God’s Promises,” Becki Slagle Mayo and Aren Newell Williams, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno (ME)
• “Come, Let Us Worship God,” arr. Katie Houts, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno, opt cong (E)
• “Welcome Song,” Toni Sullivan, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno, opt hb/hc (ME)
• “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” The Joy of Part Singing, Mark Patterson, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno (E)
• “Overflowing with Your Goodness,” Joanne and Milton LeDoux, GIG, uni/2 pt, pno (M)
• “Gentle Shepherd, Kind and True,” Hal Hopson, CGA, uni, pno, opt hb/hc (E)
• “More Than Enough,” Becki Slagle Mayo and Lynn Shaw Bailey, CGA, uni, pno, opt cong (E)
• “We Are the Body of Christ,” Emily Lund, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno, opt fl (MA)
• “God Is Our Refuge,” Robin Wolaver, CGA, uni, pno (ME)
• “Yes, I Believe!” Benjamin Kornelis, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno (M)
• “Beyond All Time,” Vicky Tucker Courtney, GIG, uni/2 pt/3 pt, pno (MA)

All Saints’ Day

• “Carry the Light,” Andy Beck, ALF, uni/2 pt/3 pt, pno, opt vln (MA)
• “Gathered in God’s Name,” Michael Burkhardt, MSM, uni, pno, opt fl/hb/hc (ME)

Thanksgiving Day

• “For All Good Gifts,” Mark Burrows, GIG, uni, pno, opt fl (ME)
• “I Give Thanks,” Toni Sullivan, CGA, uni, pno, opt rhy stx (E)

Reign of Christ

• “Yes, I Believe!” Benjamin Kornelis, CGA, uni/2 pt, pno (M)
• “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” arr. Victor Johnson, CGA, SATB and uni, pno/org, opt brass/timp/cong (MA)

Ideas for Using the Suggested Anthems

The following anthems contain short, memorable refrains that can be incorporated into the liturgy (seasonally or monthly). A children’s choir might introduce the refrain to the congregation, and in the following weeks the refrain could be led by soloists, small groups, or other vocal ensembles from the congregation.

Prayer Response / Gospel Acclamation: “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” “Gentle Shepherd, Kind and True,” “God Is Our Refuge,” “God Walks with Me”

Call to Worship / Introit: “Come, Let Us Worship God,” “Welcome Song”

All Saints’ Day: Incorporate the refrain from “Carry the Light” as part of an extended litany or prayer, with the children’s choir leading the singing. Underscore the spoken litany/prayer with the piano accompaniment.

Thanksgiving: Use the refrain of “I Give Thanks” or “More Than Enough” (either the full refrain or a portion) in a children’s message near Thanksgiving, as the gathered children are invited to give thanks for many different blessings and share what they have with others. The refrain can be sung after each spoken blessing, or after three to five blessings if you have a large number of children.

Anthems for Youth Choirs for the Time after Pentecost

Trinity Sunday

• “Lord, Here Am I,” John Ness Beck, BP, 2 pt, pno (E)

Sundays after Pentecost

• “Over My Head,” Adam and Matt Podd, Podd Brothers Music, SAB, pno, perc (E)
• “Round of Thanks,” Donald Moore, ALF, 2 pt, pno (E)
• “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” Joe Cox, CGA, SAB, pno (ME)
• “Amazing Grace,” Jay Althouse, ALF, SAB, pno (E)
• “They’ll Know We Are Christians,” Lloyd Larson, LOR, 2 pt, pno, perc (E)
• “Siyahamba,” Victor C. Johnson, ALF, 3 pt, pno, perc (ME)
• “The Gift of Love,” Hal H. Hopson, HOPE, SAB, pno (E)
• “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” Robert Lau, MSM, SAB, pno (ME)
• “Guide My Feet,” John Carter, HOPE, SAB, pno (ME)
• “Halle, Halle, Halle,” Hal Hopson, HOPE, SAB, pno, perc (ME)
• “Bwana Asifiwe,” Mark Burrows, CGA, SATB, pno, perc (ME)

Reformation Sunday

• “Upon This Rock,” Pepper Choplin, LOR, SAB, perc (ME)
• “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” Kyle Pederson, GMC, SATB, pno, gtr (ME)

All Saints’ Day

• “Give Me Jesus,” Mark Patterson, CGA, SATB, pno (ME)
• “Into the World of Light,” Tom Shelton and Camilla Pruitt, CGA, SAB, pno, vln, vc (ME)

Handbell Music for the Time after Pentecost

Trinity Sunday

• “Bell Peal on Holy, Holy, Holy,” NICAEA, John B. Dykes, arr. Linda R. Lamb, 2 oct, JM, 00-25341, Level 1
• “Lord, Here Am I,” John Ness Beck, arr. Valerie W. Stephenson, 4–6 oct, fl, opt hc, BP, HB179, Level 3
• “Abba Father,” Jason W. Krug, 3–5 oct, opt 3–4 hc, LOR, 20/1707L, Level 2+

Reformation Day

• “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” EIN FESTE BURG, Martin Luther, arr. Jason W. Krug, 3–6 oct, opt 3–5 oct hc, RRM, RRBL5099, Level 3+
• “Built on the Rock,” KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS, arr. Matthew Compton, 3–6 oct, opt 2 oct hc, EGM, EGM101, Level 2+
• “The Sure Foundation,” AURELIA and REGENT SQUARE, arr. Arnold Sherman, 3–6 oct, opt tpt, trb, tub, JM, 00-23782, Level 4

All Saints’ Day

• “Faith of the Saints,” ST. CATHERINE, UNSER HERRSCHER, SINE NOMINE, arr. Michael J. Glasgow, 3–7 oct, opt tpt, LOR, 20/1614L, Level 2+
• “In Remembrance,” arr. Bill Ingram, 3–5 oct, ROP, RO3286, Level 2
• “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” ST. ANNE, arr. Karen L. Buckwalter, 3–5 oct, CGA, CGB1381, Level 2+

Reign of Christ

• “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,” CORONATION, arr. Sandra Eithun, 3–6 oct, JM, JMG1443, Level 2+
• “Processional on LANCASHIRE,” arr. Lloyd Larsen, 4–5 oct, keybd, opt 2 oct hb, opt cong, BP, HB243, Level 2+
• “Lift High the Cross,” CRUCIFER, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski, 3–5 oct, HOPE, 1491, Level 3+

Additional Selections for the Time after Pentecost

• “Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord,” Cathy Moklebust, 3–7 oct, opt 3–7 oct hc, CGA, CGB1366, Level 3+
• “Steadfast Spirit,” Michael Mazzatenta, 2–3 oct, CMP, CP7079, Level 2
• “Quietude,” Michael J. Glasgow, 3–7 oct, GIA, G-8494, Level 3-
• “Soul Search,” American Folk Hymn, arr. Fred Gramann, 5 oct, 3 oct hc, FTM, 20884, Level 3
• “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” FAITHFULNESS, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski, 2–3 oct, HOPE, 1279, Level 2+
• “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” FAITHFULNESS, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski, 3–5 oct, HOPE, 1280, Level 2+
• “Sarabande,” Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Betty B. Garee, 4–5 oct, FTM, 20120, Level 2+
• “10,000 Reasons,” Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman, arr. Peggy Bettcher, 3–5 oct, HOPE, 2694, Level 2+
• “Here I Am, Lord,” Dan Schutte, arr. Douglas E. Wagner, 2–3 oct, LOR, 20/1538L, Level 2
• “Aria,” Paul Manz, arr. Jeffery Honor., 3–5 oct, MSM, 30-912, Level 4
• “Offertory,” John Ness Beck, arr. John Muschick, 4–5 oct, BP, HB166, Level 4

Piano Music for the Time after Pentecost

• “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” Piano Solos of Praise Favorites, Jan Sanborn, ALF (MA)
• “A Mighty Fortress,” EIN FESTE BURG, I Have Heard You Calling in the Night, Matt Limbaugh, HOPE (A)
• “All Creatures of Our God and King,” LASST UNS ERFREUEN, Hymns for a Jazzy Sunday Morning, Larry Shackley, ALF (A)
• “Going Home,” NEW WORLD, Gospel Gold, Joseph Martin, SHAW (MA)
• “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty,” NICEA, The Essential Collection for the Church Pianist, Lloyd Larson, HOPE (MA)
• “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ,” LINSTEAD, The Essential Collection for the Church Pianist, John Carter, HOPE (M)
• “Morning Has Broken,” BUNESSAN, In the Light of His Glory, Martha Mier, ALF (M)
• “O Worship the King,” LYONS, Worship the King, Sheldon Ridge Love, SFP (MA)
• “Once to Every Man and Nation (Inspired by Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7),” EBENEZER, Symphonic Hymns for Piano, Phillip Keveren, HAL (M)
• “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing,” ASH GROVE, With Praise and Thanks, Eugénie Rocherolle, ALF (M)
• “This Is My Father’s World,” TERRA BEATA, A Time for Giving, Roger Summers, LOR (ME)
• “Trusting Jesus,” TRUSTING JESUS, He Leadeth Me, Michael Wilson, LOR (M)
• “We Gather, We Praise,” KRESMER / WIE LIEBLICH IS DER MAIEN, Prayludes for Autumn, Ruth Elaine Schram, LOR (ME)
• “When Morning Gilds the Skies,” LAUDES DOMINI, Hymn Tunes A to Z, Lloyd Larson, LOR (M)

Vocal Solos for the Time after Pentecost

• “An Infant Raised by Thy Command,” Saul, G. F. Handel, BV, sop (A)
• “I Know de Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me,” The Spirituals of Harry T. Burleigh, Harry T. Burleigh, BMP (M)
• “The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” Sacred Solos of Dan Forrest, Dan Forrest, BP (MA)
• “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred, Bob Chilcott, OUP (M)
• “Let Us Break Bread Together,” The Deep River Collection, Moses Hogan, HAL (A)
• “David Mourns for Absalom,” David Diamond, SMP (A)
• “Simple Gifts,” Folk Songs for Solo Singers, vol. 2, Mark Hayes, HAL (ME)
• “Couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray,” The Spirituals of Harry T. Burleigh, Harry T. Burleigh, BMP (M)
• “Nobody Knows de Trouble I’ve Seen,” The Spirituals of Harry T. Burleigh, Harry T. Burleigh, BMP (M)
• “Shall We Gather at the River,” Donald Busarow, MSM, fl (ME)
• “At the River,” Old American Songs, set 2, Aaron Copland, HAL (MA)
• “Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee,” Songs Sacred and Secular by Charles Gounod, Charles Gounod, GSH (MA)
• “Sing unto the Lord,” Soloists Practical Library of Sacred Songs, G. F. Handel, CF (ME)
• “Be Thou My Vision,” . . . Still All My Song Shall Be: A Collection of Heartsongs, Tom Trenney, MSM, vln or viola (M)