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VOLUMES OF
SACRED SONGS USEFUL FOR
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
from the library of Robert J. Rockabrand
Updated July 2008
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NEW IN 2008: Six solos by THE SOLO COMMITTEE,
arranged by Robert Rockabrand for medium voice and piano. Orders for the
volume “I Am Holding You” or individual pieces from this volume may
be secured online at http://www.solocommittee.com.
ALSO: Six solos arranged for voice and piano or voice and
guitar – various arrangers. Orders for the volume “This Babe that
we cherish” or individual pieces from this volume may be secured online
at http://www.solocommittee.com.
1. THE CHURCH SOLOIST by Eric H. Thiman,
Medium voice Novello and
Co., publ.; 8 texts, some scriptural, some poems
(Happy is the man, based on Proverbs 3: 13, 15-18 is especially pretty and
useful)
2. COME WITH A SINGING HEART:
Sacred solos for medium voice by
John Carter and Mary
Kay Beall (1992): Hope Publishing Company, Carol
Stream, Illinois 60188; Biblical texts: Isaiah
55:6-7; Psalm 84:1-4; Psalm 23 paraphrase; Matthew 6:28-34 paraphrase; six
poems by Mary Kay Beall (Contemporary Christian
Music)
3. ELEVEN SCRIPTURAL SONGS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Medium voice
Coburn Press, publisher, Theodore
Presser Co., Presser Place, Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010
4. From ELIJAH BY FELIX MENDELSSOHN (G. Schirmer, Inc)
O rest in the Lord (low voice)
If with all your hearts (recitative and air: high voice)
Lord God of Abraham (low voice)
Then shall the righteous shine (high voice)
5. FIVE SACRED SOLOS FOR MEDIUM VOICE
by Frederick Koch (a Christian
Scientist) (Carl Fischer, 62
Cooper Square, New York, New York 10003)
(Texts: Psalm 57, 116,117,118; John 20:13-15; Luke 2; I John 4: 7- 9,11,12)
6. FIVE SACRED SOLOS FOR WORSHIP SERVICE
by Frederick Koch for Medium and
Medium High voice (Carl Fischer, 62 Cooper Square, New York, New York 10003)
(Texts: John 21; John 6; Eccl. 3; Isaiah 60: 1-3; Psalm 27: 1,3,5)
7. GREAT NEW SOLOS
by Frederick M. Barnes, published
in high and low by JIBPublishing, P.O. Box 10955, Costa
Mesa, Ca. 92627 (Includes texts from Psalms and
Matthew, and the seven poems of Mary Baker Eddy)
8. LIFT UP YOUR VOICE
32 songs for medium voice M. B. Stearns,
Ed. (Coburn Press, publisher, Theodore Presser Co.) J.S. Bach, Handel,
Mendelssohn Mozart, Schubert, Hugo Wolf; others)
9. NEW TESTAMENT SONGS
(Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, Il. 60187, Code No. 501) Composers: Don
McAfee, Bob Burroughs, Sharon Elery Rogers
Medium/Medium range. Ten texts from Matthew 1, Matthew 9, Matthew 21, Matthew
22, . John 3, John 10, Romans 12, I Corinthians 13,
Revelation 5, Revelation 14)
10. THE SACRED HOUR OF SONG High and low voice
(Mack Harrell, ed. Carl Fischer, publ.)
11. SACRED SOLOS BY ADRIENNE TINDALL (a Christian
Scientist)
Medium and medium high
(Darcey Press, P.O. Box 5018, Vernon Hills,
Illinois 60061)
Volume I: 12 Scriptural Solos (Sample texts: Psalm 23; Psalm 24; seven
songs from Psalm 119; Psalm 133; Deut. 6; I Cor.
13)
Volume II: 7 poems by Mary Baker Eddy, 7 poems by other poets (all
Christian Scientists)
Volume III: 12 solos from poems, prayers, and scriptures (Sample
texts: Rev. 21; Isaiah 41; Romans 8; Psalm 27; Proverbs 2; the prayer of St.
Francis of Assisi)
12. SACRED SOLOS OLD AND NEW edited by Adrienne
Tindall
Book 1: 10 Solos from
Hymns, Poems, and Scriptures (Sample texts: Isaiah 54; Genesis 1; Philippians
2; Psalm 100; Psalm 34; Psalms 145-150; Matt. 13; Sample composers: Handel,
Tindall, Lovelace, MacDermid, Goode, Kaiser,
Glaser, Mendelssohn, Bennetts)
Book 2: 12 Solos from Hymns, Poems, and Scriptures (new in 1999);
(Sample texts: Isaiah 11; Exodus 23; Psalm 103; I Peter 2; Deut. 4; Psalm
121; Psalm 19; Psalm 23; Sample composers: Head, Greckel,
Harvey, Lekberg, Bach, Faure, McCarter)
13. SACRED SONG MASTERPIECES,
Collected and arranged by Carl
Fredrickson Volumes One and Two, both in Low and High Voice (R. D. Row Music
Company, a division of Carl Fischer, Inc.) (NOTE: Mostly master composers of
previous eras: Handel, Mendelssohn, Bach, Fauré,
Mozart, Haydn, etc. with texts adapted by Fredrickson from the Bible)
14. SACRED SONGS OF JOHN NESS BECK for Medium voice
(Beckenhorst
Press, Inc., P. O. Box
14273, 382 No. High
St., Columbus, Ohio 43215)
(Sample texts: Isaiah 40: 4,5; Micah 6: 6-8; Isaiah 40: 11; Havergal: "Take my life...", (CSH 324); Stowe:
"Still, still with Thee...", (CSH 317)
15. SCRIPTURE SOLOS FOR ALL SEASONS Mostly medium
voice
Compiled by Ken Bible (published
1980) ( Lillenas Publishing Co., Box 419527, Kansas
City, Mo. 64141 (NOTE: Most of these texts
are Bible paraphrases and/or interpolations and the sound is Contemporary
Christian Music)
16. SEVEN SACRED SOLOS Medium voice
Composed by Jack C. Goode (NOTE:
Some scriptural texts, some poems: Abingdon Press, publ.,
201 8th Avenue S., Nashville, Tennessee 37203)
17. SEVENTEEN SACRED SOLOS for high and low voice
(G. Schirmer,
225 Park Avenue South,
New York, New York
10003)
18. SING UNTO THE LORD
Volumes I and II in medium voice:
Katherine K. Davis and Nancy Loring, eds. (Carl
Fischer, Inc., New York
10003.)
19. SOLOS FROM HYMNS, POEMS, AND SCRIPTURES BY AUSTIN
LOVELACE for medium and medium high voice (Darcey
Press, P.O. Box 5018,
Vernon Hills, Illinois
60061)
Volume I - 15 solos (1993):
Sample texts: Isaiah 40:28-31; 52:7-9; 55:6-7; Psalms 90:17; I Cor. 2:9,10; Rev. 7:9,10,13-16; 121; I Sam. 2:1-10; poems
by Christian Scientists: Violet Hay, Adrienne Tindall; also poems by Frederick
Hosmer, Horatio Bonar
Volume II - 11 solos (1997): Sample texts: Jeremiah 31:3 and Isaiah
45:10 and 54:10; Isaiah 2:2-5; Hebrews 11:1-2,13, 16b; 12:1-2a; Psalm 34
(versified); Psalm 57:7-11; Psalm 139 (versified); I Chronicles 16: 23-25,
27, 31-34; Psalm 23 (versified); also poems by Horatio Bonar, John Greenleaf
Whittier, Edwin Hatch (based on John 20:22)
20. SOLOS FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND RELIGIOUS POETS BY
ROBERT J. POWELL
Surely the Lord is in this
place: four solos for medium voice (1995 - Augsburg Fortress) Genesis
28:16-17, Psalm 134, alt.; Romans 323-36 NRSV; Psalm 117 KJV; poem by Thomas Pestel (1559)
12 Solos from the Scriptures: for medium and medium high voice (1997) Darcey Press, P.O. Box 5018, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
All texts are scriptural - eight from Isaiah, two from Psalms, one from
Numbers, one from I John
21. THE SOLO PSALMIST
9 psalms for medium voice (The
Sacred Music Press, publ., 1977)
22. SONGS OF PRAISE BY CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS
Medium voice Darwin Wolford, ed.
(Harold Flammer, publ.)
23. STILL WITH THEE:
11 solos by Peter B. Allen
(1994), P.B.A. Music Publishing, 113
1/2 Bartlett St., San Francisco,
CA 94110,
888-332-9588 (toll free), http://www.pbamusic.com; Piano/vocal medium and
high; organ/vocal medium and high. Settings to Love, Feed My Sheep, Christ My
Refuge by Mary Baker Eddy; settings of the words to Hymns in The Christian
Science Hymnal, Nos. 139, 88, 324, 135, 224: settings to The Lord’s
Prayer, Psalm 23, John 3:16 and John 13:35 and I John 4:12,18
24. THREE SOLOS FOR HIGH VOICE
by Austin Lovelace and Walter L. Pelz (Augsburg Publishing House, 426 South Fifth Street, Box 1209, Minneapolis,
Mn. 55440) (Two texts from Psalms, one text from
Hebrews)
25. TWO VOLUMES BY LEROY BAUMGARTNER
High voice
1. O Lord, my God, Thou art very great, opus 48
2. Behold what manner of love, opus 49
(NOTE: All texts from the Scriptures, four solos in each volume) (Concordia
Publishing House, 3558 South
Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63118)
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THE FOLLOWING
ARE SELECTED SETTINGS BOTH OLD AND NEW OF SCRIPTURAL TEXTS, AND ALSO POEMS,
SOME BY CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
that I Have Found Useful (listed by composer)
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Beck, Theodore: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace (medium voice)
(Morningstar Music Publishers,
3303 Meramac, Suites 205-207, St.
Louis, Mo. 63118-4310)
Bowling, Blanche: He shall be like a tree (Psalm I,
high in F, low in E flat)
Butt, James:
The Peace of God (Phil. 4: 7-9)
-------- Publ.: Sphere Publications 12 Northfield
Road Psalm I -------- Onehouse, Stowmarket
River of Life (Revelation 22) -------- Suffolk, England
God's Eternity Courage (Joshua 1)
All praise to Thee, my God (Words by Thomas Ken)
The King of Love (Words by H. Baker)
Psalm 150
Gracious Spirit (Text: CSH 88)
O Lord, where'ere Thy people meet (Words by Wm.
Cowper)
Calder, Lee:
God is my salvation (Isaiah and
Psalms, medium voice, C to D)
Galaxy Music Corp. New York
1961
Davis, Katherine K.: (Note: these solos are non-Eddy
texts. See Eddy solo sheets for her settings to Mrs. Eddy’s poems)
Be ye kind, one to another ----
Galaxy Music Corp.
Bless the Lord, O my Soul ---- Carl Fischer, publ.
How lovely are Thy dwellings ---- Galaxy Music Corp.
O, who like Thee ---- words by A.C. Coxe, music by
Henry K. Oliver, arr. by Davis)
The raising of Lazarus ---- Carl Fischer, Inc.
To him that overcometh ---- Carl Fischer, publ.
Treasure in Heaven ---- R. D. Row, publ.
Trust in the Lord ---- Galaxy Corp., publ.
Dufford, Bob:
Be not afraid (Isaiah 43:2-3;
Luke 20:6ff; composed 1975, arranged and published in 1997 by Jack Schrader -
Contemporary Christian Music sound; Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, Il.
60188)
Faulkner, George:
Feed my sheep (not the Mary Baker
Eddy text, but rather John 21:15) (High in E, medium in C, Carl Fischer, publ.)
Goyette, Desirée: (Editor of Lightchild
Publishing, 151 24th Avenue,
San Francisco, Ca. 94121,
800-342-3361)
Bless His Holy Name
Behold, What Manner of Love
I Am the Lord
Greenfield,
Alfred: Here, O my Lord (text of CSH 108) (Carl Fischer, publ.)
Hawley, C.W. Still,
still with Thee (text of CSH 317) (The John Church Corp.)
Head, Michael:
Acquaint now thyself with Him
----- Boosey & Hawkes,
publ.
Behold, I send an angel ----- Boosey & Hawkes
Beloved, let us love one another ----- Boosey &
Hawkes (low voice)
O come, let us sing unto the Lord (Psalm 95: 1-7, low)
Three Psalms
1. I will lift up mine eyes
----- Roberton Publications
2. Be merciful unto me, O God ----- (through Boosey
& Hawkes)
3. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord
Thus spake
Jesus (John 17:1,5,11,21,23) ----- Boosey & Hawkes (low voice)
Hodgson, Peter: (published by Lightchild
Publishing, Desirče Goyette,
ed., 151 24th Avenue,
San Francisco,
Ca. 94121, 800-342-3361)
Five solos based on familiar
hymn tunes
Day by Day the Manna Fell
In Heavenly Love Abiding
In Thee, O Spirit, True and Tender
They Who Seek the Throne of Grace
Trust the Eternal
Five original solos with Psalm
texts
Psalm 23
Psalm 37
Psalm 92
Psalm 98
Psalm 100
Jackson, Stanley:
(All selections for medium voice:
Jackson and Hay both were Christian Scientists) Everpresence
(words by Marjorie Jackson) ----- Lowe and Brydone,
London
God Is Spirit (words by Jackson) ----- Lowe and Brydone
Immanuel (words by Violet Hay) ----- Carl Fischer
Protection (words by Jackson) ----- Carl Fischer
Teach me, O Lord (Psalm 119) ----- Copyright 1959 by Stanley Jackson (medium
voice)
Joncas, Michael:
-On Eagle's Wings (Contemporary
Christian Music setting of words based on Psalm 91 - in D major)). (North
American Liturgy Resources, Phoenix,
Arizona 85029)
-Also recently published (1997) in a slightly different arrangement in low (C
major) and high (E flat major) by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, Il.
60188
Kauflin, Bob:
A New Song (words adapted from
Psalm 98. This is a bright, contemporary setting with a lively, syncopated
accompaniment. I don't know the publisher.)
MacDermid, James:
(published by Forster Music Publisher, 216 So. Wabash Avenue, Chicago,
Il.) (Asterisks indicate
copies that I own. I am not sure whether the medium key is published
anymore.)
Arise, shine for thy light is
come (high*, medium*, low)
Behold what manner of love (high*, medium, low) br>Bring
ye all the tithes into the storehouse (high*, medium, low*)
He sent his word (high, medium, low*)
In my Father’s house are many mansions (high*, medium*, low)
Let no the wise man glory in his wisdom (high*, medium, low*)
Make a joyful noise (high*, medium, low*)
Ninety-First Psalm (high*, medium, low)
The Ransomed of the Lord (high*, medium, low)
Whither shall I go from thy spirit (high*, medium, low*)
Moe, Daniel:
The Greatest of these is Love (I Cor. 13)
(Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis)
O'Connor-Morris, G.: (English, composer of hymn 301, organist at Seventh Church,
London for
several years early in the 20th century - most solos listed are in medium and
low voice)
Note: Look on the Eddy list for his
settings of Mrs. Eddy’s poems
Alleluia (appropriate for Easter)
---- Boosey & Hawkes
Be glad in heart ---- Carl Fischer, publ.
Father-Mother (words by Miles Buckston Watts)
Fill Thou my life, O Lord (words by Horatio Bonar)
Fulfillment (words by Edgar Newgass)
I Sing of God (words by Edgar Newgass)
The Lord is my Shepherd (Psalm 23)
Now are we the sons of God ---- Carl Fischer, publ.
The Omnipresent (words by Edgar Newgass - based in
part on John 14:10 and Phil. 2:13)
Psalm 91 ---- Carl Fischer, publ.
Reality (words by Edgar Newgass)
Serenity (words by Edgar Newgass)
Thanksgiving (Psalm 103) ---- Carl Fischer, publ.
Pote, Allen:
Arise, shine, for your light has
come (medium low, Isaiah 60:1,3,19; Contemporary Christian Music)
Ringley, John, arr.:
From All That Dwell Below the
Skies (Concordia Publishing House, 3358
S. Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis,
Missouri 63118-3938).
This is a 1997 upbeat setting with a contemporary rhythmic flavor.
Romer, Charles:
New Heaven, New Earth (Rev.
21:1-7, low; Contemporary Christian Music)
Sowerby, Leo:
Three Psalms for baritone or other low voice
1. Whoso dwelleth
---- H. W. Gray (a division
2. O be joyful in the Lord ---- of Bellwin/Mills publ.
3. I will lift up mine eyes ---- Corp., Melville,
N.Y.)
Psalm 42 (for tenor or soprano)
Tecson, Andrew:
Sing unto the Lord (Psalms 98 and
100, medium, Concordia Publ. House, St. Louis)
Ward, Herbert Ralph:
O brother man, fold to thy heart
thy brother (text similar to CSH 217) (G. Schirmer,
publisher)
Williams, Ralph Vaughan: From "the Pilgrim's
Progress", for medium voice
The Bird's Song (text: Psalm 23)
The Pilgrim's Psalm (text from Psalms and St. Paul)
The song of the leaves of life and the water of life (text from Revelation)
Watchful's Song (text from Psalms and Isaiah)
(Oxford University Press, 200
Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10016., publ.)
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