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We are thrilled to present to you SoundForth's new releases for Fall 2012. Here you will find some of the finest and most valuable tools and resources for your church music ministry.

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From modern hymns and general anthems to Thanksgiving and Christmas favorites, you will find many pieces your choir will love to sing. New composers Joey Hoelscher and Jonathan Reid join Drennan, Pinkston, Ijames, Koerts, Buda, Rasbach, and Nichols in the choral portion of this release.

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Choral Anthems

Praise the King of Heaven
Arranger: Joey Hoelscher

Verse 1
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
To His feet your tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing.

Chorus 1

Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!

Verse 2
Praise Him for His grace and favor
To His people in distress;
Praise Him, still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless.

Chorus 2
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in His faithfulness!

Verse 3
Father-like, He tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame He knows;
In His hand he gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.

Chorus 3
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely yet His mercy flows!

Verse 4
Angels in the heights, adore Him;
You behold Him face to face;
Saints triumphant, bow before Him;
Gathered in from every race.

Chorus 4
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace!

O Holy Night
Arranger: Richard A. Nichols

Verse 1
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope– the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Verse 2

Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother,
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we;
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever!
His power and glory evermore proclaim!
His power and glory evermore proclaim!

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O holy night, O night divine!

Sing We Now of Christmas
Arranger: Patti Drennan

Verse 1
Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here!
Hear our grateful praises to the Babe so dear.

Chorus

Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!

Verse 2
Angels called to shepherds, “Leave your flocks at rest;
Go and journey forth to Bethl’hem, find the Lambkin blest.”

Verse 3
In the stall they found Him; Joseph and Mary mild
Seated ’round the manger, watching the holy Child.

Verse 4
From the eastern country came the kings afar,
Bearing gifts to Bethl’hem, guided by a star.

Be Still, My Soul
Arranger: Molly Ijames

Verse 1
Be still, my soul! the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In ev’ry change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul! thy best, thy heav’nly Friend
Thru thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Verse 2
Be still, my soul! thy God will undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul! the winds still know His voice
Who ruled them while He dwelt below.

Verse 3
Be still, my soul! the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul! when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

Be Thou Exalted
Arranger: David Rasbach

Verse 1
Be Thou exalted, forever and ever,
God of eternity, Ancient of Days!
Wondrous in majesty, Mighty in wisdom,
Perfect in holiness and worthy of praise.

Verse 2
Be Thou exalted, O Spirit eternal!
Dwell in our hearts, make us holy within;
Feed us each day with Thy heavenly manna;
“Healer of wounded hearts,” Thy praises we sing.

Verses 3
Be Thou exalted, O Son of the Highest!
Gracious Redeemer, Savior and King!
One with the Father, co-equal in glory,
Here at Thy footstool our homage we bring.

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Be Thou exalted forever, O King!
Praise the Lord!

When This Passing World Is Done
Arranger: Jonathan Reid

Verse 1
When this passing world is done,
When has sunk the radiant sun,
When I stand with Christ on high,
Looking o'er life's history;
Then, Lord, shall I fully know,
Not till then, how much I owe.

Verse 2
Chosen not for good in me,
Wakened up from wrath to flee,
Hidden in the Savior’s side,
By the Spirit sanctified.
Teach me, Lord, on earth to show,
By my love, how much I owe.

Verse 3
When I stand before the throne
Dressed in beauty not my own,
When I see Thee as Thou art,
Love Thee with unsinning heart;
Then, Lord, shall I fully know,
Not till then, how much I owe.

Call to Worship
Arranger: Richard A. Nichols

Verse 1
Slumb’ring souls, awake and sing
Psalms to your exalted King.
Join the choir of saints above;
Joy in songs of Christian love.
Give to God a glorious song—
Hands extended, voices strong!

Verse 2
Wakened souls, your anthem raise;
Sing your sacrifice of praise.
Lift your mind, your heart, your voice,
Heed the happy call: Rejoice!
Give to God a glorious song—
Hands extended, voices strong!

Bridge
Slumb’ring souls, awake and sing
Sing to your exalted King.
Wakened souls, an anthem raise,
O Sing your sacrifice of praise!

Verse 3
Joyful souls, let song take flight:
Praise the Father, God of light;
Praise the Savior, Christ the Son;
Praise the Spirit—Three in one!
Give to God a glorious song—
Hands extended, voices strong!

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Alleluia! Alleluia! Sing praise!

My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness
Arranger: Molly Ijames

Verse 1
My heart is filled with thankfulness to Him who bore my pain;
Who plumbed the depths of my disgrace and gave me life again;
Who crushed my curse of sinfulness and clothed me in His light,
And wrote His law of righteousness with power upon my heart.

Verse 2
My heart is filled with thankfulness to Him who walks beside;
Who floods my weaknesses and strengths and causes fear to fly;
Whose every promise is enough for every step I take,
Sustaining me with arms of love and crowning me with grace.

Verse 3
My heart is filled with thankfulness to Him who reigns above;
Whose wisdom is my perfect peace, whose every thought is love;
For every day I have on earth is given by the King.
So I will give my life, my all to love and follow Him.

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I’ll love and follow Him.

Joy Has Dawned
Arranger: Brian Buda

Verse 1
Joy has dawned upon the world,
Promised from creation–
God’s salvation now unfurled,
Hope for every nation.
Not with fanfares from above,
Not with scenes of glory,
But a humble gift of love–
Jesus born of Mary.

Verse 2
Sounds of wonder fill the sky
With the songs of angels
As the mighty Prince of Life
Shelters in a stable.
Hands that set each star in place,
Shaped the earth in darkness,
Cling now to a mother’s breast,
Vuln’rable and helpless.

Verse 3
Shepherds bow before the Lamb,
Gazing at the glory;
Gifts of men from distant lands
Prophesy the story.
Gold— a King is born today,
Incense— God is with us,
Myrrh— His death will make a way,
And by His blood He’ll win us.

Verse 4
Son of Adam, Son of heav’n,
Given as a ransom;
Reconciling God and man,
Christ, our mighty champion!
What a Savior! What a Friend!
What a glorious myst’ry!
Once a babe in Bethlehem,
Now the Lord of hist’ry.

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Joy has dawned upon the world!
Joy!

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Arranger: James Koerts

Verse 1
God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay,
For Jesus Christ our Savior was born upon this day;
To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray.

Chorus
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.

Verse 2
From God our heav’nly Father a blessed angel came;
And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same;
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name.

Verse 3
And when to Bethlehem they came, whereat this Infant lay,
They found Him in a manger where oxen feed on hay;
His mother Mary kneeling, unto the Lord did pray.

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O tidings of comfort and joy.

Immanuel Is Come
Arranger: Joan J. Pinkston

Verse 1
All glory be to God on high;
Let peace on earth descend:
The Son of God comes from the sky
To show Himself our Friend.

Chorus
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
Immanuel is come!
Immanuel is come!

Verse 2
Men stand amazed! It seems unjust!
The Lord of earth and skies
Is humbled now in bonds of dust,
And in a manger lies.

Verse 3
The God invisible appears,
But with His glories shorn,
To travel thro’ this vale of tears
And die, our Lord is born.

Verse 4
The heav’nly hosts extol their Lord,
Their Maker and their King;
Glad tidings of th’incarnate Word
And peace on earth they sing!

One Small Child (SA)
Arranger: Molly Ijames

Verse 1
One small Child in a land of a thousand,
One small dream of a Savior tonight,
One small hand reaching out to the starlight,
One small city of life.

Verse 2
One king bringing his gold and riches,
One King ruling an army of might,
One king kneeling with incense and candle light,
One King bringing us life.

Bridge 1
See Him lying, a cradle beneath Him;
See Him smiling in the stall.
See His mother praising His Father;
See His tiny eyelids fall.

Verse 3
One small Child in a land of a thousand,
One small dream in a people of might,
One small hand reaching out to the starlight,
One small Savior of life.

Bridge 2
See the shepherds kneeling before Him;
See the kings on bended knee.
See His mother praising His Father;
See the Blessed Infant sleep.

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One small Child in a land of a thousand,
One small Savior of life.

By Faith (TTBB)
Arranger: Richard A. Nichols

Verse 1
By faith we see the hand of God
In the light of creation's grand design,
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness,
Who walk by faith and not by sight.

Verse 2
By faith our fathers roamed the earth
With the pow'r of His promise in their hearts
Of a holy city built by God's own hand,
A place where peace and justice reign.

Chorus
We will stand as children of the promise;
We will fix our eyes on Him, our soul's reward.
Till the race is finished and the work is done,
We'll walk by faith and not by sight.

Verse 3
By faith the prophets saw a day
When the longed-for Messiah would appear
With the pow'r to break the chains of sin and death
And rise triumphant from the grave.

Verse 4
By faith the church was called to go
In the pow'r of the Spirit to the lost
To deliver captives and to preach good news
In ev'ry corner of the earth.

Verse 5
By faith this mountain shall be moved
And the pow'r of the gospel shall prevail,
For we know in Christ all things are possible
For all who call upon His name.

O For a Thousand Tongues (TTBB)
Arranger: James Koerts

Verse 1
O for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer’s praise,
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs of His grace.

Verse 2
He breaks the power of canceled sin;
He sets the prisoner free;
His blood can make the foulest clean,
His blood availed for me.

Verse 3
Hear Him ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb,
Your loosened tongues employ.
Ye blind, behold your Savior come;
And leap, ye lame, for joy!

Verse 4
My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of Thy name.

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The honors of Thy name.

Steadfast Faith (TTBB)
Arranger: Molly Ijames

Verse 1
O for a steadfast faith in God,
Assured and unashamed;
The faith that moved the saints of old
To face the sword and flame.
O for a faith that follows God,
Though great may be the cost;
A faith that weighs the joys to come
Above the pleasures lost.

Verse 2
O for a faith that stands for truth,
Though none on earth applaud;
A faith securely grounded in
The faithfulness of God.
O for a faith, that presses on
When earthly hope has fled;
A faith that rests its claim upon
The pow’r that raised the dead!

Verse 3
O for a faith that frames its prayer
On promises unseen,
A faith that views the heav’nly land
Without a veil between.
O for a faith that ventures all
Upon the Savior’s Word;
A faith that soars up from a heart
That longs to please the Lord.

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O for a steadfast faith in God.

Not One Sparrow Is Forgotten (TTBB)
Arranger: Molly Ijames

Verse 1
Not one sparrow is forgotten,
E’en the raven God will feed;
And the lily of the valley
From His bounty hath its need.
Then shall I not trust Thee, Father,
In Thy Mercy have a share?
And through grace and faith, my Savior,
Merit Thy protecting care.

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Then shall I not trust Thee, Father,
In Thy Mercy have a share?
And through grace and faith, my Savior,
Merit Thy protecting care.

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New early-advanced piano collections by keyboard arrangers, Kenon Renfrow and Rebecca Bonam. Artistically and throughly composed, these collections are guaranteed to add musical interest to your church pianist's keyboard library.

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Sacred Favorites Book 2 (advanced piano solos)

Continuing the worshipful tone of Sacred Favorites Book 1, Kenon Renfrow's advanced collection beautifully expresses devotion to God in ten uplifting arrangements. The gentle melodies and vibrant harmonies create unique sounds that direct the listener and performer to Christ. This artistic mix of fresh songs and traditional hymns will inspire personal edification and corporate worship.

Oh, How He Loves You and Me
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
No One Ever Cared for Me like Jesus
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
I'd Rather Have Jesus
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
No One Understands Like Jesus
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
Lamb of Glory
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
There Is a Redeemer
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
O How I Love the Savior's Name
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
How Great Thou Art
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
Worthy of Worship
Arranger: Kenon D. Renfrow
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Seek Ye First (easy piano solos and opt. duets)

Seek Ye First by Rebecca Bonam. More easy solos for the middle-elementary pianist from Rebecca Bonam! Each song also has an optional duet part that can be played by the teacher, a parent, or another student.

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
Arranger: Rebecca Bonam
Beyond the Sunset
Arranger: Rebecca Bonam
We Are More than Conquerors
Arranger: Rebecca Bonam
Got Any Rivers?
Arranger: Rebecca Bonam
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Arranger: Rebecca Bonam
Lord, Here Am I
Arranger: Rebecca Bonam
This Is the Day
Arranger: Rebecca Bonam
Seek Ye First
Arranger: Rebecca Bonam

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With titles appropriate for any occasion throughout the church year, Winkler's collection for solo trumpet is a wonderful addition to our catalog and will be a great resource for offertories and instrumental specials.

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Rejoice (intermediate trumpet solos)

In Rejoice, David Winkler provides a much-needed intermediate collection of versatile arrangements for every season of the church year. The simple tunes contain peaceful but richly vibrant notes, creating a unique blend of slower paces and faster marches. The beloved classics like As the Deer, It Is Well with My Soul, and Crown Him with Many Crowns are sure to become congregational favorites and inspire private worship. The collection includes piano scores, trumpet solo parts and a Demo/Accompaniment CD (split tracks).

As the Deer
Arranger: David Winkler
My Jesus, I Love Thee
Arranger: David Winkler
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Arranger: David Winkler
It Is Well with My Soul
Arranger: David Winkler
There Is a Redeemer
Arranger: David Winkler
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Arranger: David Winkler
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Arranger: David Winkler
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Arranger: David Winkler
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Arranger: David Winkler

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Soundforth is well-known for its contribution in the handbell market. We're pleased to offer twelve new titles in this release. Tucker, Krug, Ingram, Lamb, Burroughs, Endean, Eithun, and Lohr have written a beautiful and varied set of arrangements for your handbell ensemble or choir.

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Handbell Titles

Cantilena on Crusaders' Hymn (3 to 5 octaves)
Arranger: Sondra Tucker
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (2 to 3 octaves)
Arranger: Jason W. Krug
Tell Me the Story of Jesus (3 to 5 octaves)
Arranger: Bill Ingram
Shall We Gather at the River? (3 to 5 octaves)
Arranger: Linda R. Lamb
Praise Him! Praise Him! (3 octaves)
Arranger: Bob Burroughs
More Love to Thee (2 octaves)
Arranger: Judy Endean
A Joyous Christmas (2 to 5 octaves)
Arranger: Linda R. Lamb
Immanuel's Land (2 octaves)
Arranger: Judy Endean
How Firm a Foundation (3 to 6 octaves)
Arranger: Alan Lohr
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (3 to 6 octaves)
Arranger: Sandra Eithun
The Angels Sing (3 to 6 octaves)
Arranger: Alan Lohr
And Can It Be? (2 to 3 octaves)
Arranger: Judy Endean

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Be encouraged by the musical expressions of SoundForth's broad selection of vocal and instrumental recordings. Enjoy inspirational and meditative settings of new hymn texts, original works, and well-known melodies. We hope the beauty of these fresh musical offerings will aid in your worship of our God.

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Project: 10 Men

Now Available! SoundForth is pleased to introduce a brand new men's ensemble, "10 Men." This powerful recording of both new and familiar tunes will encourage and challenge your faith in God.

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BJU Singers and Orchestra

Be encouraged to praise God by SoundForth's fourth BJU Singers & Orchestra recording, Beyond All Praising. These freshly-set hymn texts, original settings, and well-known melodies will assist the listener in uplifting the name of the Lord, as well as encourage the believer to focus on the facets of His character.

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