Description

Lamb of God, King of Kings
Lenten and Eastertide hymns for 12 handbells and optional piano

This collection for twelve bells (F5-C7) includes five accessible arrangements of hymns appropriate for the Lent and Easter seasons of the church year and include piano accompaniments. Included in the collection are “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” (RESIGNATION), “My Song Is Love Unknown” (RHOSYMEDRE), “Ah, Holy Jesus” (HERZLIEBSTER JESU), “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!” (GELOBT SEI GOTT), and “He Is Risen, He Is Risen!”, subtitled “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty” (UNSER HERRSCHER). The piano accompaniments are optional, and instructions are given for performing with bells alone. The collection is available digitally or in print, and the printed piano accompaniments are also available as downloadable MP3 tracks.

Voicing:  12 bells (3 octaves) with optional piano 

Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662 | John D. Edwards, 1806-1885 | Joachim Neander, 1650-1680 | Melchior Vulpius, 1570-1615 | Traditional American 

Arranger:  Cathy Moklebust

Tune source: GELOBT SEI GOTT |  HERZLIEBSTER JESU |  RESIGNATION |  RHOSYMEDRE |  UNSER HERRSCHER 

Season:  Lent | Eastertide | General

Contents:  Ah, Holy Jesus | Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing! | He Is Risen, He Is Risen! (Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty) | My Shepherd Will Supply My Need | My Song Is Love Unknown
Level:  2+

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Also available:
CGB1249a Lamb of God, King of Kings - Digital Accompaniment Tracks