Expert Hymn Recommendations

By All Your Saints Still Striving  -  A “catalog” hymn in which the first and final stanzas could frame one or more of the 21 inner stanzas devoted to giving thanks for particular leaders in the New Testament, including Mark.

For All the Faithful Women  -  A “catalog” hymn in which the first and final stanzas frame one or more of the 9 additional stanzas celebrating women in several stories in Scripture who were faithful to God’s call, including sisters Martha and Mary (st. 7). Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006) includes every stanza.

Canticle of the Turning  -  The Song of Mary (Luke 1:46-55) is one of the three great canticles from the Gospel of Luke. There are countess settings available, because of its historic inclusion in Vespers or evening services in churches with a tradition of daily prayer services. The setting listed here by Rory Cooney to a joyful Irish tune has become much loved since it was composed in 1990.

To a Maid Engaged to Joseph  -  Many carols have told the story of the annunciation; this setting from the 1980s sounds like a ballad in its simplicity and repetition.

Woman, Weeping in the Garden  -  Repeating the opening line for each of the first four stanzas, this hymn recounts the narrative of Christ’s appearance to Mary Magdalene, his first appearance after the resurrection (John 20:1-18). The final stanza begins with “Woman, dancing from the garden, to find others and proclaim Christ is risen.”

For All the Faithful Women  -  A “catalog” hymn in which the first and final stanzas frame one or more of the 9 additional stanzas celebrating women in several stories in Scripture who were faithful to God’s call, including Mary Magdalene (st. 11). Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006) includes every stanza.

By All Your Saints Still Striving  -  A “catalog” hymn in which the first and final stanzas could frame one or more of the 21 inner stanzas devoted to giving thanks for particular leaders in the New Testament, including Matthew.

By All Your Saints Still Striving  -  A “catalog” hymn in which the first and final stanzas could frame one or more of the 21 inner stanzas devoted to giving thanks for particular leaders in the New Testament, including Matthias.

Song of the Prophets  -  This “catalog” hymn offers an opening and closing stanza that could frame any one of the inner (16) stanzas that each focus on a biblical prophet. St. 11 includes the plea of Micah 6:8 to act justly, to love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

What Does the Lord Require of You?  -  Micah 6:8 is summarized in this brief chorus constructed as a round. It can be sung simply as a hymn by everyone. The first phrase walks down an octave, step by step, and the next two phrases embroider that scale to make an increasingly rich tapestry when sung as a round, perhaps with the help of a worship band or choir.