The African American Lectionary

Worship Resources

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

The Magnificat
My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
For he has regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from this day all generations will call me blessed;
For the mighty one has done great things to me, and holy is his name.
And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts;
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has exalted the holy;
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent empty away.
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his seed forever.
(From the Book of Common Worship)

Sunday, December 12, 1010

Donna M. Cox, Guest Lectionary Liturgist
Chair, Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

1. Congregational Reading and Invocational Music
(a) Congregational Reading. By Donna M. Cox

Leader:	Soon-coming King Giver of mercy and grace
Congregation:	the one who has done great things for you for me
Leader:	Hope in an uncertain world, We await your promised return
Congregation:	In joyful expectation We dance Sing Lift holy hands and sincere praise
Leader:	Long-awaited Lord, we pray for the peace of our city
Congregation:	and the salvation of your people
All:	We expect you. Our trust is in you. Amen.

Music for Invocation
(b) Joy of Man’s Desiring. By Johann Sebastian Bach and Hal Hopson. Instrumental.
This selection is for 3-5 Octave handbells, with optional organ.

(c) You Are Welcomed. By Diane White-Clayton. This is a worship song for SATB, but it
may be used for solo voice or unison congregational singing.

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) I Am Thine. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (I AM THINE), by William H. Doane

(b) Is Your All on the Altar? Text and Tune, (YOUR ALL), by Elisha Hoffman

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) My Soul’s Been Anchored in De Lord. Arr. by Moses Hogan. For SATB

(b) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Spiritual

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) Waiting on Jesus. By Lonnie McNamme

(b) I Can’t Wait. By Stephen Hurd

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Group Music
(a) Glory to the King. By Lincoln Brewster

(b) Waiting. By James Moss

6. Anthems
(a) My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord. By Joseph M. Martin and David Angerman. For SATB. This selection features a soprano solo with piano accompaniment, accessible for most church choirs.

(b) Come Lord Jesus. By Deborah Govenor. For choral SATB a capella

7. Modern Songs
(a) Lord, We Give You the Highest Praise. By Samuel Winston

(b) My Heart Says Yes. By Diane L. White

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) The Blessing of Abraham. By Donald Lawrence

(b) Joy. By Jonathan Dubose, Jr. This selection is an instrumental praise!

9. Song, Instrumental, or Prayer for the Period of Prayer
(a) Oh, My Soul Loves Jesus. By Kurt Carr

(b) While I’m Waiting. By John Waller

Prayer
(c) Expectation. By William McDowell. This prayer can be recited by one or more persons.

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) Psalm 42: “As the Deer Longs for Flowing Streams.” By Andrew Bleckner

(b) Just When I Need Him Most. By Charles Nicks

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) We Expect You. By Andraé Crouch

(b) What Is This? By Walter Hawkins

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) Anticipation. By V. Michael McKay. For SATB

(b) Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary. By Charles E. Blake

13. Audio Visual Suggestion
Prepare and present a slide show of women and men who have said “yes” to God and for whom the decision was a sacrifice (e.g., Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr., local congregants, etc.).

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed

1. Congregational Reading and Invocational Music
(a) Congregational Reading. By Donna M. Cox

Music for Invocation
(b) Joy of Man’s Desiring. By Johann Sebastian Bach, Hal Hopson. Instrumental. This selection is for 3-5 Octave handbells, with optional organ.
Location:

Lorenz Publishing
501 E. Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 937-228-6118

Online location: www.lorenz.com

(c) You Are Welcomed. By Diane White. This is a worship song for SATB, but it may be used for solo voice or unison congregational singing.
Location:

In Stillness. Washington, D.C.: BYTHAX Records, 2000.

Sheet Music Available
LCW Publishing
PO Box 26104
Washington, DC 20001-6104
Phone: 877-467-5542

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) I Am Thine. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (I AM THINE), by William H. Doane
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #387

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. Nashville, TN: A.M.E. Zion Publishing House, 1996. #433

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. Nashville, TN: Triad Publications, 2005. #202

The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1985. #306

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. #380

(b) Is Your All on the Altar? Text and Tune, (YOUR ALL), by Elisha Hoffman
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #393

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. #527

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #277

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #220

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #300

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) My Soul’s Been Anchored in De Lord. Arr. by Moses Hogan. For SATB
Location:

Hal Leonard Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, WI 53213

Online location: www.halleonard.com

(b) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Spiritual
Location:

The Mighty Clouds of Joy. Twentieth Century Masters—The Millennium Collection: The Mighty Clouds of Joy. Santa Monica, CA: Geffen Records, 2002.

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) Waiting on Jesus. By Lonnie McNamme
Location:

Winans, Vickie. Woman to Woman: Songs of Life. Disc 2. New York, NY: Verity, 2006.

(b) I Can’t Wait. By Stephen Hurd
Location:

A Call to Worship Live in DC. New York, NY: Integrity, 2004.

The Georgia Mass Choir. They That Wait. Jackson, MS: Savoy, 1999.

5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Group Music
(a) Glory to the King. By Lincoln Brewster
Location:

Evans, Anthony. The Bridge. New York, NY: EMI Gospel, 2008.

(b) Waiting. By James Moss
Location:

Ramiyah. Ramiyah. New York, NY: Columbia, 2004.

6. Anthems
(a) My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord. By Joseph M. Martin and David Angerman. For SATB. This selection features a soprano solo with piano accompaniment, accessible for most church choirs.
Location:

Shawnee Press
1107 17^th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 1-800-962-8584

Online location: www.shawneepress.com

(b) Come Lord Jesus. By Deborah Govenor. For choral SATB a capella
Location:

Beckenhorst Press
960 Old Henderson Road
Columbus, OH 43220
Phone: 614-451-6461

Online location: www.beckenhorstpress.com

7. Modern Songs
(a) Lord, We Give You the Highest Praise. By Samuel Winston
Location:

Sheet music available
Samuel Winston
3300 West Third Street
Dayton, OH 45417-1814

(b) My Heart Says Yes. By Diane L. White
Location:

Dr. Dee Live in CD: My Heart Says Yes. Washington, DC: Bythax Records, Inc., 2005.

Sheet music available
LCW Publishing
PO Box 26104
Washington, DC 20001-6104
Phone: 877-467-5542

Various Artists, featuring Peabo Bryson. Songs for Worship—Soul. Chicago, IL: Direct Holdings Americas, Inc., 2009.

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) The Blessing of Abraham. By Donald Lawrence
Location:

Lawrence, Donald and the Tri-City Singers. Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers, The Grand Finale: Encourage Yourself. Brentwood, TN: EMI Gospel, 2007.

Sheet music available at: www.igccb.com

(b) Joy. By Jonathan Dubose, Jr. This selection is an instrumental praise!
Location:

Reflections Vol. 3. New York, NY: Alliant Music Group, 2005.

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Oh, My Soul Loves Jesus. By Kurt Carr
Location:

Awesome Wonder. New York, NY: Gospocentric, 2000.

(b) While I’m Waiting. By John Waller
Location:

The Blessing. Brentwood, TN: Reunion Records, 2007.

Prayer
(c) Expectation. By William McDowell. This prayer can be recited by one or more persons.
Location:

As We Worship Live. New York, NY: Koch Records, 2009.

10. Sermonic Selection
(a) Psalm 42: “As the Deer Longs for Flowing Streams.” By Andrew Bleckner
Location:

The Atlanta Singers. Deep River. Decatur, GA: ACA Digital Recordings, 2007.

(b) Just When I Need Him Most. By Charles Nicks
Location:

Nicks, Charles Jr. and the Saint James Choir. Come Unto Jesus (Live). Detroit, MI: Sounds of Gospel, 2006.

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) We Expect You. By Andraé Crouch
Location:

This Is Another Day: Andraé Crouch and The Disciples. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2003.

McClurkin, Donnie. Donnie McClurkin. New York, NY: Word Entertainment, 1996.

(b) What Is This? By Walter Hawkins
Location:

Gospel Legacy: Walter Hawkins. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2008.

Hutchins, Norman. Where I Long to Be. Los Angeles, CA: JDI Records, 2006.

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) Anticipation. By V. Michael McKay. For SATB
Location:

GIA Publications, Inc.
7404 South Mason Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: 1-800-442-1358

Online location: www.giamusic.com

Product #: G-6906

(b) Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary. By Charles E. Blake
Location:

West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir. No Limit. New York, NY: EMI GOSPEL, 2007.