A relaxed, funk-style setting of the "greatest of these is love" text. This one is certain to have the assembly on its feet, moved by the Spirit!For cantor or soloist.

Composer: Paul Melley

For cantor or soloist.

Composer: Michael Mahler

An adaptation of the pleading text of Psalm 130 set to a haunting tune. An excellent choice for Lenten services.For cantor or soloistÊ

Composer: Paul Melley

A setting of John 12:24. The music is in a slow 4 with a syncopated sixteenth-note melodic and accompaniment pattern. The accompaniment is a la guitar picking, and the anticipated beats and half-beats of the melody seem highly natural. Unison verses with 3-part refrain until the coda, which incorporates three voices in canon-like imitation under a trio asks, "Would I lay my life down for you?" This final section can be repeated indefinitely. Nice!

Composer: Tom Franzak

With an inherently "contemporary" sound, this song can be presented any number of ways: as a solo, with choir, with the assembly, accompanied by guitar, bass and drums. When using a soloist, the high and low ends are not extreme, hovering instead around the middle of most people's ranges.

Arranger: Paul A. Tate | Composer: Liam Lawton