Written as a vocal hymn with piano or organ accompaniment.
Two verses of this hymn are the same as those in the anthem, “Though Death Claims Us, Death Can’t Hold Us!” I wanted to use that material again here with the Beach Spring tune, but use my own harmony.
Listen to a soulless, computer generated, MIDI recording of this piece:
Piano Solo performed by Christina Robertson Away in a Manger [Written as an organ, piano, or violin number with piano accompaniment, this selection is appropriate as a prelude or offertory.] (Lyrics, Anon.; Luke 2:7; tune Read more…
Piano Solo performed by Christina Robertson FOUNDATION Improvisations [This organ or keyboard number is particularly appropriate whenever this hymn tune is used for the familiar hymn, “How Firm a Foundation.”] {The tune was an early Read more…
Piano Solo performed by Christina Robertson ADORO TE DEVOTE [A brief, meditative organ or keyboard number appropriate throughout most of the Communion or the Eucharist.] {Adapted from a middle-aged number used to accompany a church Read more…