The African American Lectionary

Worship Resources

PALM SUNDAY

MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Nolan Williams, Jr., Lectionary Team Liturgist

1. Litany, Responsive Reading, or Invocation
Invocation. Based on Psalm 20.

Lord, we come, praying that you will hear us; that even when we are in harm’s way, you will protect us. Send help from the very gates of heaven. Come to our rescue. Our praise is for you and you alone. For only with you can we be victorious. For this we lift our voices high; we raise our banner of celebration—all in your name. For we know you will hear our prayers. You sit high, but you bend low enough to reach us. You will hear and you will save! Our Lord, strong and mighty! Others trust in their own might and power or the strength and valor of others. But Lord, we trust only in your name, and it is in your name that we bow. Others will reel at life’s circumstances. But we give them all to you. We will stand firmly on your promises. Immerse us in victory deep beneath the cleansing flood. Hear our prayer oh Lord today, as we come giving you all praise and all honor, in these beginning moments of our worship. Amen.

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Lead On, O King Eternal. By Ernest W. Shurtlett. Tune by Henry T. Smart

(b) All Glory, Laud and Honor. By John M. Neale

(c) Ride On, Ride On in Majesty. By Henry Hart Milman. Tune by John B. Dukes

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Ride On King Jesus. Spiritual

(b) He Is King of Kings. Spiritual

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) Hosanna in the Highest. Arr. By Paul S. Morton

(b) King of Kings. By Demarcus Williams and Myron Williams

(c) King of Glory. By Fred Hammond

(d) I’m Talkin’ Bout Jesus. By Carl Anthony Herrgesell and Craig Young

5. Liturgical Dance Music
Kings of the Earth. By Bob Farrell and Greg Nelson

6. Anthems
(a) For All the Saints. By William W. How. Tune, (Sime Nomine) by Ralph Vaughan Williams

(b) O Holy Savior. By Charlotte Elliott. Tune, (Holy Savior) by Ulysses Elaim. Arr. By R. Nathaniel Dett

(c) All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name. By Edward Perronet. Tune, (Diadem) by James Ellor

7. Modern Songs
(a) He Is Exalted/Give You Praise. By JJ Hairston

(b) All Hail the King. By Khari Mateen and Tye Tribbett

(c) Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates. By George Frederic Handel. Arr. By Mervyn Warren

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Siyahamba. South African Folksong

(b) Rise Up, O Men of God. By William P. Merrill. Tune, (St. Thomas) by Aaron Williams

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Hallelujah to the King. By Andraé Crouch

(b) Abide with Me. By Henry F. Lyte. Tune, (Eventide) William H. Monk

(c) All Hail, King Jesus. By Dave Moody

(c) Hallowed Be Thy Name. By Bridgette Bryant Blades

10. Sermonic Selection
I Know that My Redeemer Lives. By George Frederic Handel. Arr. By Michael O. Jackson and Mervyn Warren

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Thy Kingdom Come. By Tyrone Dickerson and Kirk Whalum

(b) Time After Time (The Saviour Is Waiting). By Ralph Carmichael

12. Benediction Spoken, Sung, or Instrumental
Benediction Spoken
(a) You Have Waved Palms at Him. By B. Kevin Smalls

Now you have waved your palms at him. Now you have followed him on the parade route. You have seen Jesus for yourself. You know that he is real. Go forth and continue to see him in the world! Go where he goes and do what he commands. And may the peace of God rule and abide with you now and forever!

Benediction Music
(b) The King Is Coming. By Gloria Gaither, William Gaither, and Charles Millhuff

13. Audio Visual Suggestions
Use images of palm branches or a donkey entering the city on bulletin covers and/or screens. Find material online at Cokesbury (www.cokesbury.com), Worthy Christian Bookstore (www.worthychristianbookstore.com), or PowerPointSermons (www.powerpointsermons.com)

Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed

1. Litany, Responsive Reading, or Invocation
Invocation based on Psalm 20. By Michelle Riley Jones

2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Lead On, O King Eternal. By Ernest W. Shurtlett. Tune by Henry T. Smart
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #477

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Hymnal. Charlotte, NC: A.M.E. Zion Publishing House, 1957. #228

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. Nashville, TN: Triad Publications, 2005. #415

(b) All Glory, Laud and Honor. By John M. Neale
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #225

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #30

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #102

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Hymnal. #135

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. #236

3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Ride On King Jesus. Spiritual
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #225

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #264

(b) He Is King of Kings. Spiritual
Location:

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #86

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #495

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #235

4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) Hosanna in the Highest. Arr. By Paul S. Morton
Location:

Morton, Jr., Paul S. Embracing the Next Dimension. Nashville, TN: Light Records/
Tehilah Music Group, 2008.

(b) King of Kings. By Demarcus Williams and Myron Williams
Location:

Williams, Myron. Made to Worship. Atlanta, GA: Flow Records, 2007.

Commissioned. The Commissioned Reunion “Live”. New York, NY: Verity, 2002.

(d) I’m Talkin’ Bout Jesus. By Carl Anthony Herrgesell and Craig Young
Location:

Slaughter, Alvin. Rain Down. Mobile, AL: Integrity, 2000.

5. Liturgical Dance Music
Kings of the Earth. By Bob Farrell and Greg Nelson
Location:

Various Artists. Saviour—The Story of God’s Passion for His People. New York, NY: Warner, 1994.

6. Anthems
(a) For All the Saints. By William W. How. Tune, (Sime Nomine) by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #339

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #105

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #301

(b) O Holy Savior. By Charlotte Elliott. Tune, (Holy Savior) by Ulysses Elaim. Arr. By R. Nathaniel Dett
Location:

Various Artists. 49 Hidden Treasures from the African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2005.

African American Heritage Hymnal. #408

African American Heritage Hymnal. #293

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Bicentennial Hymnal. Nashville, TN: A.M.E. Zion Publishing House, 1996. #33

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #89

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #5

7. Modern Songs
(a) He Is Exalted/Give You Praise. By JJ Hairston
Location:

Youthful Praise. Exalted…Live in Baltimore. Nashville, TN: Light Records, 2007.

(b) All Hail the King. By Khari Mateen and Tye Tribbett
Location:

Tye Tribbett and G. A. Stand Out. New York, NY: Sony/BMG Music Entertainment, 2008.

Various Artists. Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration. New York, NY: Warner Alliance, 1992.

8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Siyahamba. South African Folksong
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #224

(b) Rise Up, O Men of God. By William P. Merrill. Tune, (St. Thomas) by Aaron Williams
Location:

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Hymnal. #682

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #434

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #48

9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Hallelujah to the King. By Andraé Crouch
Location:

Winans, CeCe. Throne Room. New York, NY: Sony, 2003.

(b) Abide with Me. By Henry F. Lyte. Tune, (Eventide) by William H. Monk
Location:

African American Heritage Hymnal. #459

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Hymnal. #576

Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #313

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #247

Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #374

African American Heritage Hymnal. #227

The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #546

(d) Hallowed Be Thy Name. By Bridgette Bryant Blades
Location:

Faithful Central Church. Live From Faithful Central: Zion Rejoice. Mobile, AL: Integrity, 2005.

10. Sermonic Selection
I Know that My Redeemer Lives. By George Frederic Handel. Arr. By Michael O. Jackson and Mervyn Warren
Location:

Various Artists. Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration. New York, NY: Warner Alliance, 1992.

11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Thy Kingdom Come. By Tyrone Dickerson and Kirk Whalum
Location:

Whalum, Kirk. The Gospel According to Jazz: Chapter II. New York, NY: Warner, 2002.

(b) Time After Time (The Saviour Is Waiting). By Ralph Carmichael
Location:

Take Six. So Much 2 Say. New York, NY: Warner Alliance, 1990.

Various Artists. Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration. New York, NY: Warner Alliance, 1992.

12. Benediction Spoken, Sung, or Instrumental
Benediction Spoken
(a) You Have Waved Palms at Him. By B. Kevin Smalls
Location:

Bridgeman Davis, Valerie and Safiyah Fosua, Eds. The Africana Worship Book: Year B. Nashville, TN: GBOD Discipleship Resources, 2007. p. 215

Benediction Music
(b) The King Is Coming. By Gloria Gaither, William Gaither, and Charles Millhuff
Location:

Gaither Vocal Band. Gaither Homecoming Classics, Vol. 1. Nashville, TN: Gaither Company, 2004.

13. Audio Visual Suggestions
Use images of palm branches or a donkey entering the city on bulletin covers and/or screens. Find material at:

Cokesbury online at: www.cokesbury.com. Type in “Palm Sunday bulletin” for samples.

Worthy Christian Bookstore online at: www.worthychristianbookstore.com. Type in “Palm Sunday” for samples.

PowerPointSermons.com online at: www.powerpointsermons.com. Type in “Palm Sunday” for downloadable samples.