Seniors, Elders, and Grandparents Day

SENIORS, ELDERS, AND GRANDPARENTS DAY

MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

Sunday, September 13, 2009

W. Patrick Alston, Sr., Lectionary Team Liturgist

1. Litany

Psalm 90:1-12 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

You turn us back to dust, and say, “Turn back, you mortals.” For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past, or like a watch in the night.

You sweep them away; they are like a dream,

SENIORS, ELDERS, AND GRANDPARENTS DAY - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 1 like grass that is renewed in the morning; in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

For we are consumed by your anger; by your wrath we are overwhelmed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your countenance.

For all our days pass away under your wrath; our years come to an end like a sigh. The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away.

Who considers the power of your anger? Your wrath is as great as the fear that is due to you. So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs (a) We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder. Negro Spiritual

(b) The Family of God. By William Gaither

(d) Amazing Grace. By John Newton. Tune, (New Britain) by Virginia Harmony

(e) What a Mighty God We Serve. Traditional. Composer unknown. Arr. by Stephen Key 3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs (a) This Joy I Have. By Shirley Caesar

(b) Daniel, Servant of the Lord. By Undine Smith Moore

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams (a) Peace and Favor. By Kurt Carr

(b) Blessed and Highly Favored. By Donald Lawrence

5. Liturgical Dance Music

SENIORS, ELDERS, AND GRANDPARENTS DAY - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 2 (a) Jesus Be a Fence Around Me. By Alex Bradford. Arr. by Fred Hammond

(b) Restoration Has Finally Come. By Marvin Winans

6. Anthems (a) The Holy City. By A. Adams YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45ufH94GpEE

(b) Great and Marvelous from the Holy City. By Alfred Gaul

7. Modern Songs (a) Restoring the Years. By Donald Lawrence YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZFnF76IpYM

(b) He’s Keeping Me. By Tony Dyson

(d) Since I Laid My Burdens Down. By James Hall

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period (a) He’s Blessing Me. By Norris Garner YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGe0F_wJ5mo

(b) He’s My Everything. By Malcolm Williams YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PumC2AGjoA

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer (a) Where We’ll Never Grow Old. By James C. Moore

(b) Lord Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams

10. Sermonic Selection (a) Isaiah 40. By Chester D. T. Baldwin

(b) Oh to Be Kept. By Thurston Frazier. Arr. by Thomas Whitfield YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEFQh7CZgSw

11. Invitational Songs or Instrumental

SENIORS, ELDERS, AND GRANDPARENTS DAY - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 3 (a) Tell Jesus All. By James Rowe. Tune by J. M. Henson

(b) Sanctuary. By John Thompson and Randy Scruggs

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental (a) I Don’t Feel No Ways Tired. By Curtis Burrell

(b) Great Is Thy Faithfulness. By Thomas O Chisholm. Tune, (Faithfulness) by William M. Runyan

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed 1. Litany. Psalm 90:1-12, NRSV

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs (a) We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder. Negro Spiritual Location: African American Heritage Hymnal . Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #464

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal . Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #54

Boyer, Horace Clarence. Lift Every Voice and Sing II: An African American Hymnal . New York, NY: Church Pub., 1993. #220

The New Century Hymnal: United Church of Christ . Cleveland, OH: The Pilgrim Press, 1995. #500

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition . Nashville, TN: Triad Publications, 2001. #217

Church of God in Christ. Yes Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal . Memphis, TN: Church of God in Christ Pub. Board in association with the Benson Co., 1982. #363

(b) The Family of God. By William Gaither Location: African American Heritage Hymnal. #519

(c) Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart. By Edward H. Plumptre. Tune, (Marion) by Arthur Messiter Location: African American Heritage Hymnal. #537

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #94

The New Century Hymnal: United Church of Christ. #55

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #7

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Yes Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #40

(d) Amazing Grace. By John Newton. Tune, (New Britain) by Virginia Harmony Location: African American Heritage Hymnal. #271

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #173

Lift Every Voice and Sing II: An African American Hymnal. #181

The New Century Hymnal: United Church of Christ. #547

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #161

Yes Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #80

(e) What a Mighty God We Serve. Unknown Composer. Arr. by Stephen Key Location: African American Heritage Hymnal. #478 The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #547

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs (a) This Joy I Have. By Shirley Caesar Location: Greatest Gospel Hits: Shirley Caesar . Los Angeles, CA: Rhino Records, 2003.

(b) Daniel, Servant of the Lord. By Undine Smith Moore Location: J. W. Pepper & Sons Incorporated 2480 Industrial Boulevard Paoli, PA 19301 Phone: 1-800-345-6296

Online location: www.jwpepper.com

(c) Ride On King Jesus. Traditional. Arr. by Clayton White Location: From the collection “Tryin’ To Get Ready” by Clayton White GIA Publications, Inc. 7404 South Mason Avenue Chicago, IL 60638 Phone: 1-800-GIA-1358

Online location: www.giamusic.com

SENIORS, ELDERS, AND GRANDPARENTS DAY - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 5 4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams (a) Peace and Favor. By Kurt Carr Location: Carr, Kurt with the Kurt Carr Singers. Just the Beginning . New York, NY: Zomba Gospel, 2008.

(b) Blessed and Highly Favored. By Donald Lawrence Location: Clark Sisters. Live—One Last Time . Brentwood, TN: EMI Gospel, 2007.

5. Liturgical Dance Music (a) Jesus Be a Fence Around Me. By Alex Bradford. Arr. by Fred Hammond Location: Hammond, Fred. Hooked On the Hits: Fred Hammond . New York, NY: Zomba, 1998.

(b) Restoration Has Finally Come. By Marvin Winans Location: The Winans: Mega 3 CD Collection . New York, NY: Compendia Records, 2002.

6. Anthems (a) The Holy City. By A. Adams Location: Sheet Music Plus 1300 64th Street Emeryville, CA 94608 Phone: 1-800-743-3868

Online location: www.sheetmusicplus.com

(b) Great and Marvelous from the Holy City. By Alfred Gaul Location: Sheet Music Plus Phone: 1-800-743-3868 Online location: www.sheetmusicplus.com

(c) The Lord Bless You and Keep You. By John Rutter Location: J. W. Pepper & Sons Incorporated Phone: 1-800-345-6296 Online location: www.jwpepper.com

7. Modern Songs

SENIORS, ELDERS, AND GRANDPARENTS DAY - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 6 (a) Restoring the Years. By Donald Lawrence Location: Lawrence, Donald and the Tri City Singers. The Best of Donald Lawrence and the Tri- City Singers Restoring The Years . Brentwood, TN: EMI Christian Music, 2003.

(b) He’s Keeping Me. By Tony Dyson Location: Hayes, Charles G. & The Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir. Chapter One . Chicago, IL: MCG Records, 2008.

(c) The Blood Restoreth My Soul. By James Perry Location: GMWA. Live in Kansas City 2004 . New York, NY: Artemis Gospel, 2005.

(d) Since I Laid My Burdens Down. By James Hall Location: The Voices of Citadel. No Joy, No Strength . New York, NY: MUSICBLEND, 2000.

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period (a) He’s Blessing Me. By Norris Garner Location: NTIME MUSIC COMPANY 4913 Albemarle Road #103 Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone: 704-531-8961

Online location: www.ntimemusic.com

(b) He’s My Everything. By Malcolm Williams Location: Williams, Malcolm and Great Faith. Walking in My Destiny . Chicago, IL: Univocal, 2006.

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer (a) Where We’ll Never Grow Old. By James C. Moore Location: The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #464

(b) Lord Keep Me Day by Day. By Eddie Williams Location: African American Heritage Hymnal. #129

SENIORS, ELDERS, AND GRANDPARENTS DAY - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 7 10. Sermonic Selection (a) Isaiah 40. By Chester D. T. Baldwin Location: Sing It on Sunday Morning . Los Angeles, CA: JDI Records, 2000.

(b) Oh to Be Kept. By Thurston Frazier. Arr. by Thomas Whitfield Location: The Thomas Whitfield Company and The Michael Fletcher Chorale. Jesus… He’s The One!/Brand New . Detroit, MI: Sounds of Gospel, 2006.

(c) I Walk with the King. By Donald Lawrence Location: Lawrence, Donald and the Tri-City Singers. A Songwriter’s Point of View. Detroit, MI: Crystal Rose, 1993.

11. Invitational Songs or Instrumental (a) Tell Jesus All. By James Rowe. Tune by J. M. Henson Location: The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #191

Yes Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #309

(b) Sanctuary. By John Thompson and Randy Scruggs Location: African American Heritage Hymnal. #462

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #191

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental (a) I Don’t Feel No Ways Tired. By Curtis Burrell Location: African American Heritage Hymnal. #414 (b) Great Is Thy Faithfulness. By Thomas O Chisholm. Tune, (Faithfulness) by William M. Runyan Location: African American Heritage Hymnal. #158

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #242

Lift Every Voice and Sing II: An African American Hymnal. #189

The New Century Hymnal: United Church of Christ. #423

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #45

Yes Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #122

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