Lorenz Publishing
70/1573L, Solo Piano, $32.95
Date released: 2006
Multiple arrangers

Lorenz asked several of the top composers for worship services today to pick two of their favorite hymns and create new settings to include in this compilation. Not surprisingly, the results were (and are) wonderful. Amazingly, there were no duplications of titles. All, however, are refreshingly unique and represent a diverse array of musical styles. Each arranger was also asked to share why they chose a particular title and, perhaps, why a certain style was chosen for this setting. And voila! Enjoy this collection of hymns expressly created by these composers as a wonderful addition for any church pianist’s library. Mark has contributed a driving, dynamic setting of “To God Be the Glory” and moving, meditative arrangement of “Of the Father’s Love Begotten.” LEVEL: Moderate to Advanced

Song List 

1. Come, Christians, Join to Sing (Mary McDonald)
2. Crown Him with Many Crowns (Lloyd Larson)
3. Day by Day (Larry Shackley)
4. Jesus Paid It All (Lloyd Larson)
5. Love Lifted Me (Ruth Elaine Schram)
6. Marching to Zion (Pepper Choplin)
7. Morning Has Broken (Mary McDonald)
8. Near to the Heart of God (Ruth Elaine Schram)
9. Of the Father’s Love Begotten (Mark Hayes)
10. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Larry Shackley)
11. Sweet By and By (Pepper Choplin)
12. To God Be the Glory (Mark Hayes)