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17 Selections from the 

African American Church Music Series 

This is the fifth recording of titles from our popular African American 

Church Music Series and they just keep getting better! The choir of 

Morgan State students and grads directed by James Abbington with the 

incomparable Joseph Joubert leading the band from the piano never 

sounded so good. In addition to the usual combination of anthems, 

hymns, arranged spirituals, and traditional and contemporary gospel 

music, this collection includes two titles for Christmas. 

CONTENTS: Use Me Holland (G-6900/1.70) • Done Made My Vow Arr. 

Young (G-5847/1.60) • There Is a Fountain Whalum (G-7125/1.70) 

• Deep River Arr. Brown (G-7228/1.60) • He’s Been Keeping Me 

Murphy (G-7131/1.70) • He Stooped to Bless Margetson 

(G-6497/1.40) • Come We That Love the Lord arr. Whalum (G-6340/1.60) • He Sleeps Garner 

(G-7047/1.60) • I Know I Got Religion arr. Carter/Joubert (G-6248/1.70) • Rejoice in the Lord Always 

White (G-7126/1.85) • Precious Lord Dorsey, Arr. Carter (G-7155/1.60) • In the Word Robinson 

(G-7130/1.70) • Ride Up in the Chariot arr. Joubert (G-7229/1.70) • Late One Night Mary Had a Baby 

Garner (G-7048/1.60) • Savior, Lead Me arr. Wooten (G-7097/1.60) • Lord, I Don’ Don’ arr. Norris 

(G-6677/1.40) • Dwell in the House Murphy (G-6907/1.60) 

G-7293 Music Collection 

(1 copy of each title, shrink-wrapped with CD) .......................... $32.00 

CD-741 Compact Disc Only .............................................. $16.95 

42 Treasured Favorites 

from the 

African American Heritage Hymnal 

These old friends need no introduction! After the success of the 

recordings of “hidden treasures” from the African American Heritage 

Hymnal, we decided to take a different tack and record some of the 

all-time favorites. Here are 42 timeless hymns that remind us of where 

we’ve been and the importance of keeping that tradition alive for 

generations to come. Conductor James Abbington has again inspired 

musicians from the Morgan State University community to pour their 

hearts and souls into the recording of these treasured favorites. 

CONTENTS: Bless the Lord • Welcome Into This Place • Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee • Guide My Feet 

• God Is • Be Still, My Soul • God Will Take Care of You • How Great Thou Art • To God Be the Glory • 

Great Is Thy Faithfulness • The Lord Is My Light • Old Time Religion • Yes, God Is Real • Siyahamba • Come, 

Thou Fount of Every Blessing • O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing • He Will Remember Me • Jesus, Keep 

Me Near the Cross • Lead Me to Calvary • At the Cross • All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name • Let It Breathe 

on Me • Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling • Come Out the Wilderness • Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 

• It Is Well with My Soul • Just a Little Talk with Jesus • The Solid Rock • Walking up the King’s Highway 

• We’ve Come This Far by Faith • We’ll Understand It Better By and By • Where Could I Go? • Keep Me, 

Every Day • This Day • Thy Way, O Lord • Lead Me, Guide Me • Satan, We’re Gonna Tear Your Kingdom 

Down • Something Within • We Shall Walk through the Valley in Peace • Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine 

• This Little Light of Mine • We’re Marching to Zion 

CD-742 Two CDs ...........................................................$25.95

NEW! 

King of Kings 

Organ Music of Black Composers, Past and Present 

Volume 1 

An important contribution to the repertoire for both the church organist 

and the recitalist! This compilation includes organ works by composers 

from the late 19th century to the present. Arrangements of spirituals include 

“King of Kings” by Ralph Simpson, “Were You There” by Uzee Brown, “A 

Little More Faith in Jesus” by John W. Work, and “Go Down, Moses” by W. 

C. Handy. Other works include “Retrospection” by Florence B. Price, and 

“Arietta” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. These 13 pieces encompass a wide 

range of style, length, and difficulty. Compiled and edited by James Abbington. 

G-7236 .................................................$25.00 

New Wine in Old Wineskins 

Edited by James Abbington 

A Contemporary Congregational Song Supplement 

The Gospels tell us that no one should put new wine into old win skins 

lest they burst. Well, we’ve put a new twist on this familiar Scripture 

passage. The title for this collection, New Wine in Old Wineskins, reflects the 

marriage of new hymn texts by modern writers to time-honored hymn tunes 

from many different traditions. Familiar “old wineskins” like duke street, old 

hundredth, beecher, hyfrydol, hymn to joy, and abbot’s leigh are 

filled with “new wine” by such illustrious text writers as Brian Wren; Carl P. Daw, 

Jr.; Sylvia Dunstan; Ruth Duck; Herman Stuempfle, Jr.; Jane Parker Huber; Fred 

Kaan; Mary Louise Bringle; Shirley Erena Murray; and John Bell. 

This book has a fine selection of lesser-known tunes by the likes of Margaret 

Pleasant Douroux and Charles A. Tindley. 

G-7113 Music Collection ............................................. $9.95 ea. 

20 or more. .........................................................................$6.95 ea. 

75 or more . ......................................................................... $5.95 ea 

G-7113S Music Collection (spiral-bound) .......................... $10.95 ea. 

(no quantity discount for spiral edition) 

NEW SOFTCOVER EDITION 

Readings in African American 

Church Music and Worship 

Compiled and Edited by James Abbington 

Readings in African American Church Music and Worship brings together, 

into one major volume, forty chapters, essays, articles, and previously 

unpublished papers written during the twentieth century on music and 

worship in the African American church. 

The readings represent some of the greatest writings on the topic 

of music in the African American church, from the thoughts of W.E.B. 

DuBois in 1903 to those of Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., on the state of gospel 

music in 2000. 

G-5655 Quality Softcover (more than 600 pages). ......................$36.95

Waiting to Go! (Advent-Pentecost) & 

Going to Wait! (Pentecost-Advent) 

Linda Hollies and James Abbington 

Dr. James Abbinton and the late Rev. Dr. Linda H. Hollies have created an 

indispensable guide to Sunday worship preparation from Advent through 

Pentecost. Calling congregations to celebrate the cycle of the Christian year 

and follow the suggested Scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary. 

For each Sunday and other holy days, Scripture references are given 

along with suggested altar and banner colors, prayers, a short focus essay 

with sermon ideas, suggestions for visual art, and more. Based on seven major 

African American worship hymnals, suggestions of appropriate hymns, 

as well as anthems, spirituals, gospel songs, and organ music are given for 

each service. Sure to complement the traditions of all types of congregations. 

Waiting to Go! G-5861 Perfect binding ...................................$20.95 

Going to Wait! G-6198 Perfect binding ................................... $19.95 

Spirits That Dwell in Deep Woods 

Wyatt Tee Walker 

Twenty years after the Emancipation, the children of slaves found themselves 

living in the reality of separateness, and their religious practice turned increasingly 

inward. A unique body of hymnody grew out of that period, approximately 

1885—1925. These are songs of Southern origin and rural people. These songs 

are different from spirituals and meter hymns yet show the latter’s influence. 

Originally published in three volumes, they have been edited and combined by 

James Abbington into one clothbound edition. Also available is a CD recording 

of all of the music discussed in the book and a music edition. 

G-5953 Hardcover with complete CD ...................................... $32.95 

G-5953M Music Edition ...................................................... $4.95 

CD-605 Compact Disc. ...................................................... $16.95 

46 More Hidden Treasures 

from the African American Heritage Hymnal 

We did it again! After the popularity of 49 Hidden Treasures, we were 

compelled to continue our treasure hunt in the African American Heritage 

Hymnal for additional hymns that simply had to be introduced to a wider 

audience. This double-CD volume is the result of those efforts. 

Among these titles you will find: Oh, What He’s Done for Me • In Christ 

There Is No East or West • Thank You, Jesus • I See a Crimson Stream • 

The Lily of the Valley • Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters • The Gift 

of Love • Jesus Is Here Right Now • Be Still, God Will Fight Your Battles • He’s Sweet, I Know • Bridegroom 

and Bride • Welcome to My Father’s House 

CD-711 Two CDs ............................................................ $25.95

Tryin’ To Get Ready: 

30 African American Spirituals 

Arranged for Choir by Clayton White 

These are some of the finest and most practical arrangements of spirituals 

ever published. Superbly arranged with an authentic choral sound. Priced 

to be affordable for the entire choir, with quality printing to last for years to 

come. 96 pages. 

G-6808 .............................................$11.00 

To Tell the Truth 

V. Michael McKay 

Tor nearly thirty years, composer V. Michael McKay has been sharing the 

“Good News” of Jesus Christ through his music. To Tell the Truth highlights 

the poetic texts of McKay’s music, also showing the scriptural inspiration of 

each piece, and sharing a personal reflection from the composer. 

Directly from his heart, V. Michael McKay shares not only the stories that have 

inspired his songs, but also the soulful feelings that have molded his close 

relationship with God, as he struggles To Tell the Truth. 

G-5748 Hardcover. ................................ $19.95 

Let Mt. Zion Rejoice: 

Music in the African American Church 

James Abbington 

For all those involved who “take the ministry of music seriously and who commit 

themselves regularly to the study, preparation, and presentation of musical excellence 

in worship.” “Practical and specific advice . . . based on [a] congregation’s 

identity and worship goals.” 

G-6193 ................................................. $15.00 

49 Hidden Treasures 

from the African American Heritage Hymnal 

With the publication of the African American Heritage Hymnal in 2001, 

churches everywhere have been singing the praises of God using this 

invaluable resource. However, human nature tends toward the familiar; 

although the hymnal is resplendent with timeless gems, there are also 

hymns, old and new, which are not regularly used in many African 

American churches today. This compilation of 49 hymns, as well as the 

second volume of 46, will expose your choir and congregation to a new 

world of hidden treasures. 

Some of the titles included: When, in Our Music, God Is Glorified • The Strife Is O’er • There’s a Bright Side 

Somewhere • Thuma Mina • Amen Siakudumisa • A Stable Lamp Is Lighted • Heaven’s Christmas Tree • I 

Know It Was the Blood • Spirit Song • Koinonia • He Knows Just What I Need • Lord, Keep Me Day by Day 

• Remember Me • Where Shall I Be? 

CD-636 Two CDs. ........................................................... $25.95


Choral music celebrating the tradition of gospel and 

spiritual music in the African American Church 

Dr. James Abbington, Executive Editor 

Allen, Fernando G. 

Nobody Knows the Trouble I See SATB, 

G-5830 $1.60 

Andrews, Emory 

He Did It Just for Me (arr. by Joseph Joubert) 

SATB, Tenor Solo Piano, G-6191 $1.50 

Barks-Dale, William A. 

I Wouldn’t Take Nothing (for My Journey 

Now) SATB, Soprano and Baritone Solos, 

G-6318 $1.60 

Barnett, Willis 

Bless the Lord, O My Soul SATB, Piano, 

G-6316 $1.50 

Hymn of Exhortation SATB, Keyboard 

G-7390 $1.70 

I Will Sing Praise SSATB, Acc., G-6337 

$1.40 

Sing to the Lord a New Song SATB, Acc., 

G-5809 $1.50 • Contact GIA for orchestral 

parts. 

Wait on the Lord SATB, Mixed Solos, 

Acc., G-5808 $1.40 

Becton, Shelton 

Hymn of Praise SATB, Piano, G-6027 

$1.40 

Belfield, Roy 

Be Strong! The Lord Will Be with You 

SATB, Organ, Trumpets, G-6348 $1.40 

Give Thanks and Sing for Joy SSAATB, 

Organ, G-6778 $1.70 

Bettis, Doris Wesley 

Stop By, Lord arr. for SATB, Piano, G-5595 

$1.60 

Booker, Theola 

Bless Me SATB, Piano, G-6783 $1.30 

At the Cross SATB, Piano, G-6784 $1.50 

Boyce, Joel C. / Mallory, Lloyd 

Holy Is Thy Name SATB, G-6564 $1.40 

Boyer, Horace Clarence 

Lord, Your Word Is a Lamp SATB, Piano, 

G-6779 $1.50 

We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder arr. for 

SATB, Piano, G-5826 $1.40 

Boyer, Horace Clarence; Bagley, Freda Pullen 

It’s My Desire SATB, Piano, G-5589 $1.40 

Brown, J. Eric 

Speak to My Heart SATB, Soprano Solo, 

Piano, G-5594 $1.50 

Beams of Heaven 



CONTENTS: Beams of Heaven TINDLEY/WOOTEN (G-6682/1.60) • Bless the 

Lord, O My soul BARNETT (G-6316/1.50) • Fix Me, Jesus LETT (G-6240/1.40) 

• He Is God ROBINSON (G-6684/1.50) • I Must Tell Jesus ROBERTSON 

(G-6331/1.50) • I Will Look to the Hills GARNER (G-6338/1.60) • Lord, Rebuke 

Thy Servant Not JONES • O Hide Me JONES • I Will Make the Darkness Light (3 

versions) JONES (G-6724/1.40) • Where Shall I Go? CLEARY (G-6243/1.60) • 

Psalm 150 CARTER (G-5591/1.60) • Shout for Joy THEDFORD (G-5846/1.60) 

• We Are Our Heavenly Father’s Children MARTIN • He’s Sweet, I Know • TRADITIONAL • The Lord Will Make a Way 

Somehow DORSEY (G-6567/1.70)• O Glory! JOUBERT (G-6676/1.70) 

G-6848 Music Collection (1 copy of each title, shrink-wrapped with CD) .....$23.50 

CD-653 Compact Disc Only ................................................$16.95


Brown, Uzee Jr. 

Deep River arr. for SATB, Bass Solo 

G-7228 $1.60 

Go Where I Send Thee SATB, 

G-5777 $1.95 TTBB, G-5778 $1.60 

Hold On arr. for SATB, Solos, Acc. 

G-7158 $1.70 

Hold On TTBB, Mixed Solos, Acc., 

G-6345 $1.50 

Rock-a My Soul SSAATTBB, Soprano, 

Alto, and Bass Solos, G-5749 $1.40 

Travelin’ Shoes SATB, G-6317 $1.20 

We Shall Overcome arr. for SSAATTBB, 

Soprano Solo, Keyboard G-7197 $1.70 

Bryant, Melvin E., Jr. 

Sing to the Lord SSAATTBB, Acc., 

G-5593 $1.40 

Carey, Courtney 

My God Is So High arr. for SSAATTBB, 

G-5896 $1.40 

Carter, Nathan 

Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Wm. M. Runyan) 

arr. for Mixed Chorus; Alto Solo, G-5590 

$1.60 • Full orchestration available. $60.00 

I Know I Got Religion arr. for SATB, Treble 

Soloists, with Piano acc. by Joseph Joubert, 

G-6248 $1.70 

It Is Well with My Soul arr. for SATB Piano, 

G-5868 $1.85 

It Pays to Serve Jesus arr. for SSAATTBB, 

Tenor Solo, Piano, G-5875 $1.50 

O for a Faith arr. for SATB, Contralto or 

Bass Solo, Piano, G-5924 $1.40 • Full 

orchestration available. 

Precious Lord, Take My Hand arr. for SATB 

divisi, Soprano or Tenor Solo G-7155 

$1.60 

Psalm 1 SSATB, Piano, G-6024 $1.50 

Psalm 131 SATB, G-6683 $1.40 

Psalm 150 SATB (SSAATTBB), Soprano 

Solo, Organ, G-5591 $1.60 • Full 

orchestration available. $30.00 

Something Within (Lucie Campbell) arr. 

for Mixed Choir and Solo, G-6411 

$1.50 

Try Jesus (He Satisfies) arr. for SSAATTBB, 

Trio (3 Soloists), Piano, G-6431 $1.60 

Walk through the Valley arr. for 

SSAATTBB, Baritone Solo G-7389 $1.60 

Clary, Salone T. 

Give Thanks to God SSAATTBB, G-6188 

$1.40 

I Want to Live with God SATB, G-6244 

$1.60 

Le’s Have a Union SATB with divisi, 

G-6246 $1.50 

The Blind Man Stood on the Road and 

Cried SATB, G-6245 $1.40 

Where Shall I Go? SATB, G-6243 $1.60 

How Excellent Is Thy Name 



CONTENTS: How Excellent Is Thy Name ARR. JOUBERT (G-6363/1.40) • 

Striving after GodMOORE (G-6413/1.40) • O Magnify the Lord WILLIAMS 

(G-6247/1.80) • Le’s Have a Union CLARY (G-6246/1.50) • Song of Thanksgiving 

STEVENS (G-6057/1.40) • Wait on the Lord BARNETT (G-5808/1.40) 

• Hold On BROWN (G-6345/1.50) • Try Jesus (He Satisfies) CARTER 

(G-6431/1.60) • Travelin’ Shoes BROWN (G-6317/1.20) • My Eternal King 

GLOVER (G-6334/1.40) • Something Within CARTER (G-6411/1.50) • My 

Peace I Leave with You WOODS (G-6320/1.40) • May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me LETT (G-6417/1.40) • 

Bound for Canaan’s Land MOORE (G-6499/1.40) • It Pays to Serve Jesus CARTER (G-5875/1.50) 

G-6586 Music Collection (1 copy of each title, shrink-wrapped with CD). ..... $29.95 

CD-630 Compact Disc Only. ............................................... $16.95


Curtis, Marvin V. 

Hymn of Consecration SATB, Trumpet, 

Piano, G-6339 $1.85 

Davis, Leo H., Jr. 

Lord, I Want to Live for Thee SATB, Solo, 

Organ, G-5806 $1.30 

Dennard, Brazeal 

Oh Freedom arr. for SATB, G-6566 $1.40 

Dickenson, Omar 

The Glorious Medley G-7357 SATB, 

Keyboard $1.85 

Garner, Charles 

He Sleeps G-7047 SATB, Soprano Solo, 

Piano $1.60 

I Will Look to the Hills SATB, G-6338 

$1.60 

Late One Night Mary Had a Baby G-7048 

SATB, Bass Solo $1.60 

My Soul Is Anchored in the Lord arr. for 

SATB, Tenor Solo, Piano, G-6137 $1.60 

Song of Prayer SATB, Acc., G-6186 $1.60 

The Lord’s Prayer SATB, Piano, G-6026 

$1.40 

Garrett, Marques, L.A. 

Great Day arr. for SSAATTBB, G-6782 

$1.60 

There’s a Little Wheel a-Turnin’ arr. for 

SATB G-7388 $1.60 

Glover, James 

My Eternal King SATB, Piano, G-6334 $1.60 

Psalm 117 SATB, Tenor Solo Piano, 

G-6685 $1.50 

Graves, Avis D. 

Guide My Feet arr. for SATB, Piano, 

G-5952 $1.60 

Haywood, Carl, W. 

It Is Well with My Soul SSAATTBB, Organ, 

Opt. Brass Sextet, G-6563 $1.60 • Full 

Score and Parts G-6563-INST $30.00 

Higdon, John W.; Arr. Joubert, Joseph 

How Excellent Is Thy Name arr. for SATB, 

Piano, G-6363 $1.60 

Holland, M. Roger, II 

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Easter 

Hymn) arr. for SATB, Organ, Brass, 

Timpani, G-5850 $1.40 • Full Score and 

Parts G-5850-INST $22.00 

Just for Me SATB, Piano, G-6899 $1.85 

Lord, Make Me an Instrument SATB, 

Piano, G-5627 $1.60 • Full orchestration 

available. $70.00 

Many Are the Afflictions 

SATB G-7308 $1.70 

The Church’s One Foundation Hymn arr. 

for SATB, Organ, Opt. Brass Quartet, 

Timpani & Perc., G-5628 $1.40 • Full 

Score and Parts G-5628-INST $22.00 

Guide My Feet 



CONTENTS: The Precious Blood of Jesus ARR. JOUBERT (G-5631/1.60) • Jesus, 

You Brought Me All the Way LOUIS (G-6131/1.30) • Guide My Feet ARR. 

GRAVES (G-5952/1.40) • The Lord’s Prayer GARNER (G-6026/1.40) • Sing 

to the Lord BRYANT (G-5593/1.30) • Seek the Lord JONES (G-6025/1.40) 

• Psalm 1 CARTER (G-6024/1.50) • We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder ARR. 

BOYER (G-5826/1.40) • It Is Well with My Soul ARR. CARTER (G-5868/1.60) 

• Go Where I Send Thee ARR. BROWN (G-5777/1.70) • My Soul Is Anchored 

in the Lord ARR. GARNER (G-6137/1.60) • Great Is Thy Faithfulness ARR. CARTER (G-5590/1.60) • Worthy Is the 

Lamb LENOX, Arr. joubert (G-5807/1.30) • Some Day TINDLEY, Arr. CARTER (G-6023/1.60). 

G-6344 Music Collection (1 copy of each title, shrink-wrapped with CD) .... $27.50 

CD-600 Compact Disc Only ...............................................$16.95


To God Be the Glory arr. for SATB, Piano 

or Organ, Opt. 6 or 8 Brass & Perc., 

G-6898 $1.70 • Full Score and Parts 

G-6898-INST $40.00 

Use Me SATB, Solo, Piano, G-6900 $1.70 

Johnson, Kevin 

Cast All Your Cares SSA, Soprano Solo, 

Piano, G-5636 $1.30 

If I Faint Not (with Celeste Johnson) SATB, 

Solo, Piano, G-5635 $1.40 

Jones, Charles P. 

Seven Psalm-Based Hymns SATB, G-6724 

$1.40 

Jones, Glenn L. 

Good News, the Savior Is Born! SATB, 

G-5804 $1.30 

I Want to See My Jesus Someday arr. for 

Solo, G-5805 $1.40 

Resurrection Jubilee SATB, Soprano Solo, 

G-6189 $1.60 

Seek the Lord arr. for SATB, Soprano 

Solo, G-6025 $1.40 

Precious Blood of Jesus, The (Medley) arr. 

for SATB, Solo, Piano, G-5631 $1.60 

Three Spirituals: Give Me Your Hand, 

In That Mornin’, Rockin’ Jerusalem arr. for 

SATB, G-5925 $1.50 

Joubert, Joseph 

Ride Up in the Chariot arr. for SATB, 

Soprano Solo, Piano G-7229 $1.70 

Joubert, Joseph and McElroy, Michael 

Study War No More (Down by the Riverside) 

arr. for SATB, Tenor and Soprano 

Solo, Piano G-7387 $1.70 

Highest Praise SATB, Piano G-7386 $1.70 

Lavender, Zachary 

’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus SATB, 

G-6781 $1.40 

We Worship You SATB, Keyboard G-6780 

$1.70 

Lenox, Lamont, Arr. Joseph Joubert 

Worthy Is the Lamb (arr. by Joseph Joubert) 

SATB, Alto Descant, Piano, G-5807 $1.40 

Joubert, Joseph 

Jesus, Lay Yo’ Head in de Winda’ arr. for 

SATB, Soprano or Tenor Solo, G-6332 $1.50 

More Love to Thee SATB, Soprano Solo, 

Piano, G-5843 $1.60 

Oh, Glory! (a hymn/spiritual/gospel song 

medley) arr. for SATB, Piano, Soprano 

Solo, G-6676 $1.70 

Stop By, Lord 



Lett, Colin 

Fix Me, Jesus arr. for SATTBB, Soprano 

and Baritone Solos, G-6240 $1.40 

Hold On arr. for SSAATTBB, Alto and 

Baritone Solos, G-6241 $1.60 

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me arr. for 

SSAATTBB, Solo, G-6242 $1.50 

CONTENTS: Stop By, Lord BETTIS (G-5595/1.60) • Sing to the Lord BRYANT 

(G-5593/1.40) • Nobody Knows the Trouble I See ALLEN (G-5830/1.60) 

• O for a Faith Arr. CARTER (G-5924/1.40) • Good News, The Saviour Is 

Born! JONES (G-5804/1.30) • Stand by Me THOMPSON (G-5803/1.50) • 

Lord, Make Me an Instrument HOLLAND (G-5627/1.60) • Rock-a My Soul U. 

BROWN (G-5749/1.40) • More Love to Thee Arr. JOUBERT (G-5843/1.60) • 

The Lord Will Hear the Just (with “Proclaim God’s Marvelous Deeds”) LOUIS 

(G-5744/1.60) • It’s My Desire BAGLEY, BOYER (G-5589/1.40) • Speak to My Hear J. E. BROWN (G-5594/1.50) • 

Taste and See LOUIS (G-5637/1.50) • Sanctify Me MCKAY (G-5592/1.50) 

G-5974 Music Collection (1 copy of each title, shrink-wrapped with CD) .....$29.00 

CD-540 Compact Disc Only. ............................................... $16.95


May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me arr. 

for SATB, Solo, G-6417 $1.40 

Louis, Kenneth 

I’m Willing, Lord arr. for SATB, Solo, 

Piano, G-6130 $1.40 

Jesus, You Brought Me All the Way arr. for 

SATB, Solo, Piano, G-6131$1.50 

Taste and See SATB, Piano, G-5637 $1.50 

The Lord Will Hear the Just / Proclaim 

God’s Marvelous Deeds SATB, Piano, 

G-5744 $1.60 

Margetson, Edward 

He Stooped to Bless SATB, G-6497 $1.40 

Striving after God SATB, G-6413 $1.50 

We Shall Walk through the Valley arr. for 

SATB, G-6434 $1.60 

Morris, Robert 

Trinity: Three Gospel Songs arr. for SATB, 

G-6567 $1.70 

Murphy, Gale Jones 

Dwell in the House SATB, Piano, 

G-6907 $1.60 

He’s Been Keeping Me SATB, Solo, Acc. 

G-7131 $1.70 

Why Do We Sing? SATB, Piano G-7385 

$1.70 

McKay, V. Michael 

Anticipation SATB, Piano, G-6906 $1.50 

Sanctify Me SATB, Piano, G-5592 $1.50 

How Excellent Is Your Name (Arr. by 

Joseph Joubert) SATB, Piano, G-5848 $1.40 

Moore, Undine Smith 

Bound for Canaan’s Land arr. for SATB, 

Sop. and Tenor Solos, G-6499 $1.40 

Fanfare and Processional arr. for Mixed 

Chorus, Solo, Acc., opt. Brass Sextet, 

Percussion, G-6435 $1.50 

Hail Warrior arr. for SATB, Solos, G-6500 

$1.70 

Lord, We Give Thanks to Thee SATB, 

G-6232 $1.60 

Sinner You Can’t Walk My Path arr. for 

SSAATTBB, G-6498 $1.50 

Nix, Verolga 

Psalm 100 SATB, Soprano or Tenor Solo 

Piano, G-5829 $1.40 

Psalm 121 SATB, Soprano or Tenor Solo 

Piano, G-5828 $1.40 

Norris, James Weldon 

Lord, I Don’ Don’ arr. for SATB, Baritone 

Solo, G6677 $1.40 

Thank You, Jesus SATB, Piano G-6678 

$1.70 

When the Holy Ghost Fell On Me arr. for 

SATB, Baritone Solo G-6626 $1.60 

Price, Damien 

God Meant It for My Good arr. for SATB, 

Piano, G-6319 $1.60 

Were You There? Carla Giomo 

Readings from Luke’s Passion Gospel are interspersed with choral settings of 

hymns and spirituals, and the extinguishing of candles. This edition includes 

the complete order of service and the octavos that make up the musical part 

of the liturgy. Choral settings are for SATB choir, soloists, and piano. Also 

included on this CD is Giomo’s Vespers: A Service for Evening Prayer, which is 

useful for parishes that hold midweek Lenten worship services. 

CONTENTS: Were You There (G-5831/1.20) • Trying to Get Home G-5832/1.40) 

• Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Chile (G-5833/1.30) • He Nevuh Said a 

Mumbalin’ Word (G-5834/1.40) • Forgive Them, Forgive Us (G-5835/1.30) • Soon I Will Be Done (G-5836/1.50) 

• Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee (G-5837/1.40) • Vespers (G-5252A/1.25) • A Blessing (G-5673/1.40). Plus 

appropriate seasonal readings. 

CD-544 Compact Disc Only .............. $16.95 G-5754 Music Collection ......... $10.95 

G-5252 Vespers: Piano/Flute/Leader’s Score G-5252AVespers: Pew Edition ......... $1.25 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00


Reid, Michael 

Even Me arr. for SATB, Piano G-7347 $1.60 

Roberts, Leon C. 

He Has the Power—from The Mass of St. 

Augustine SATB, Piano, G-2476 $1.60 

I Call upon You, God SATB, Tenor Solo, 

Piano, G-4327 $1.30 

Mary’s Canticle SATB, Solo, Piano, 

G-3826 $1.50 

Thank You, Lord SATB, Piano, Opt. Tpt, 

Alto & Tenor Sax, G-2468 $1.70 Set of 

Instrumental Parts G-2468-INST $9.00 

Simpson-Curenton, Evelyn 

Amazing Grace arr. for SATB, Piano, 

G-5694 $1.30 

Sledge, Sylstea C. 

It’s Alright within My Soul SATB, Solo, 

Piano, G-6554 $1.60 

Stevens, Ronald L. 

Song of Thanksgiving SATB, Solo, Piano, 

G-6057 $1.60 

What ‘Cha Gonna Call the Pretty 

Little Baby arr. for SATB, G-6058 $1.40 

Robertson, Mattie L. 

I Must Tell Jesus arr. for SATB, Acc., 

G-6331 $1.50 

Robinson, Eddie 

In the Word SATB, Solo, Acc. G-7130 

$1.70 

Robinson, Guy 

A Virtuous Woman SATB, Solo, Piano, 

G-6565 $1.50 

Robinson, Wayne 

Psalm 46: He Is God SATB, Soprano, 

Solo (opt.) Piano, G-6684 $1.50 

Simmons, Teri 

I Thirst for the Living Water SATB, Acc., 

G-6335 $1.60 

Tanner, Robert 

Lazarus SATB, Tenor Solo, G-5851 $1.60 

Terrell, Jay / Watson, Maurice 

It’s Time to Make a Change SATB Acc., 

G-6336 (In preparation) 

Thedford, Dello 

Shout for Joy (with Amen) SATB G-5846 

$1.60 

Thompson, Jewel Taylor 

Can I Ride? arr. for SATB, Baritone Solo, 

Men’s and Women’s Trios, Piano, 

G-6333 $1.40 

Tindley, Charles A. 

Beams of Heaven arr. by Robert E. 

Wooten, Sr. for SATB, Piano, G-6682 

$1.60 

The Mass of Saint Cyprian 

Kenneth W. Louis 

Recorded by the Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian 

Catholic Church Gospel Choir and Orchestra 

The live recording of this collection demonstrates just how powerful this 

setting can be, featuring the wonderfully talented Holy Comforter-Saint 

Cyprian Catholic Church Gospel Choir and Orchestra in Washington, DC, 

under the direction of composer Kenneth W. Louis. 

CONTENTS: The Procession • Lord, Have Mercy • Glory to God • Responsorial Psalm: Proclaim God’s Marvelous 

Deeds • Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia • I’m Willing, Lord • Holy, Holy • Memorial Acclamation • Great Amen • Our 

Father • Lamb of God • Communion Hymn: Taste and See • Jesus, You Brought Me All the Way. 

CD-462 Compact Disc ...................................................... $16.95 

CS-5173 Music Edition. ......................................................$4.00


Some Day arr. by Nathan Carter for 

SSAATTBB, Solo, Organ, G-6023 $1.60 

Stand by Me arr. by Jewel Taylor Thompson 

for SATB, Sop. and Bar. Solo, Piano, 

G-5803 $1.50 

Whalum, Wendell 

Come We That Love the Lord arr. for 

SATB, Organ G-6340 $1.60 

There Is A Fountain SATB, Organ G-7125 

$1.70 

White, Clayton 

Rejoice in the Lord Always SATB, Organ 

G-7126 $1.85 

Three Spirituals from Tryin’ to Get Ready 

arr. for SATB G-7006 $1.75 

Williams, Frank E. 

In the Beginning, God SATB, Piano, 

G-5849 $1.40 

O Magnify the Lord Mixed Chorus, Organ, 

Opt. Brass Septet G-6247 $1.80 • 

G-6247-INST Set of Instrumental Parts 

$24.00 

We Are His People SATB, Piano, 

G-6321 $1.40 

Wooten, Sr., Robert. 

I Heard the Voice SATB, Piano G-7396 

$1.60 

Savior Lead Me arr. for SATB, Piano 

G-7097 $1.60 

Young, Frederick B. 

Done Made My Vow arr. for SATB, 

G-5847 $1.60 

Woods, Wendell Craig 

Hallelujah! All Hail the Mighty King SATB, 

Piano G-7225 $1.60 

My Peace I Leave with You SATB, Piano, 

G-6320 $1.40 

O Worship the King arr. in Calypso Style 

for SATB, Piano, G-5810 $1.50 

A Trilogy of 

Treasures from the 

African American Heritage 

Hymnal 

Take Me to the Water 

Alice Parker, Pamela Warrick-Smith 

The thirteen arrangements of nineteenth-century African American 

spirituals contained in this collection ring loud and clear with Alice 

Parker’s well-known love of the sound of a cappella spirituals. The 

vocal artistry of Pamela Warrick-Smith and the musicians of Melodious 

Accord (under Parker’s direction) is featured on the compact disc. 

CONTENTS: I Know the Lord (G-4229) • Stayed On Jesus (G-4230) • Come On 

Up To Bright Glory (G-4231) • Don’t Be Weary Traveler (G-4232) • Hush! Hush! 

(G-4233) • We Will March Through the Valley (G-4242) • He Is King of Kings (G-4234) • Let Us Break Bread Together (G-4235) 

• Is There Anybody Here (G-4236) • Free At Las’ (G-4237) • Take Me To The Water (G-4238) • Cert’nly Lord (G-4239) • 

Who’ll Be A Witness (G-4240). 

CD-329 Compact Disc . .................................................... $16.95 

G-4243 Music Collection. ......................................$14.00

A Trilogy of Treasures 

from the 

African American Heritage 

Hymnal 

GIA Publications is pleased to present this package 

of 3 double-CD volumes with over 7 hours 

of listening. You'll sing along with your favorite 

hymns, and those you haven't heard before will 

become new favorites. 

This 6-CD compilation (137 titles!) will deepen 

your love for the hymns of the church, track 

after track! 

CD-769 

Just $59.95—a giant savings 

over individual purchase! 

Your favorite hymns and 

songs notated the way 

you love to sing them! 

THE 

African American 

Heritage Hymnal 

582of your 

favorite Hymns, 

Spirituals, and 

Gospel Songs

“The African American Heritage Hymnal is probably 

the most important addition to Protestant 

hymnody within the past century...” 

“The Black community in America has, since the 

turn of the century, made broad use of Euro-American 

authored hymns, but our use and singing was 

distinctly different from the musical notation 

in the hymnal. This is another feature of the 

African American Heritage Hymnal in that 

the musical notations follow very closely 

the style of performance when African 

Americans are at worship. . . . Of special 

value is the inclusion of the prayer and 

praise hymns, which remain at risk 

because so few of this genre have ever 

been musically notated other than in the 

hearts and memories of believers.” 

—Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, Senior Pastor, 

Canaan Baptist Church, New York. 

From the Introduction. 

582 of 

your favorite Hymns, 

Spirituals, and Gospel 

Songs 

See GIA’s website for 

information about Donor 

Book Plates and Collection 

Envelopes — a great way to 

raise funds for your hymnals. 

Deluxe Edition (Leather Binding) 

Especially for Pastors, Ministers, 

and Music Ministers

52 Litany Prayers for the Black Church Year – Including.... 

Emancipation Day (January 1) 

LITANIES 

54. REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 

In every era, God has chosen men and women to serve the needs of his people. Such a servant 

was Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birth we celebrate. We are deeply thankful for the 

life of this twentieth century prophet. 

May the wisdom and words of Martin Luther King rekindle our faith. 

May the deep love that Dr. King had for all people be released in us, that we too might 

work miracles in the lives of those who continue to hate. 

Dr. King taught that only love can overcome hatred, bitterness and fear. 

May his struggle for social transformation continue in this generation. May all people come 

to believe that with perseverance, “We Shall Overcome”. 

“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream.” 

(Am. 5:24) 

May the work of Dr. King continue to eradicate racial injustice and its ungodly consequences. 

Dr. King pursued his dream for racial equality by appealing to the conscience of his 

enemies. 

May we continue to cultivate the nonviolent discipline of Dr. King, abandoning unrestrained 

acts of force. 

He taught us that a heart full of grace and love is just as important as an education. 

May the spirit of Dr. King continue to flow through our daily living. 

He believed in self-respect and dignity, even though he knew that there would be difficult 

days ahead. 

May we have the courage of Dr. King as we continue to stand up for justice, reconciliation 

and truth, despite challenge and controversy. 

Dr. King said that war is never a victory, regardless of the outcome. 

May the peace of the risen Christ cause the fury of war to vanish from the face of the earth. 

Dr. King went to the mountain top; he saw the Promised Land; and he reassured us 

that we will get there one day. God of Glory, be with us on the journey. 

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Installation of Church Leaders 

Epiphany 

Black History Observance 

Church Anniversary 

Baptism 

The Civil Rights Movement 

Rites of Passage for Youth 

Hunger Awareness 

A Call to Fast 

Clergy Appreciation 

Marriage in Christ 

Triumphant Entry (Palm Sunday) 

Holy Week 

Resurrection Sunday (Easter) 

Pentecost Sunday 

Black Women 

Black Mothers 

52 Biblical Responsive Readings from the Old and 

New Testaments based on the following topics: 

RESPONSIVE READINGS 

11. FAMILY 

Old Testament: Deut. 6:4-7; Prov. 23:12-13, 15, New Testament: Mk. 3:31-35; Lk. 11:11-13; Jn. 

22:6; Isa. 54:4-8 

19:26-27; Col. 3:14-15, 18-21 

Hear, O Israel: The LORD is our God, the Then his mother and his brothers came; and 

LORD alone. You shall love the LORD your standing outside, they sent to him and called 

God with all your heart, and with all your him. A crowd was sitting around him; and 

soul, and with all your might. 

they said to him, “Your mother and your 

brothers and sisters are outside, asking for 

Keep these words that I am commanding you.” 

you today in your heart. 

And he replied, “Who are my mother and 

Recite them to your children and talk about my brothers?” 

them when you are at home and when you 

are away, when you lie down and when you And looking at those who sat around him, 

rise. 

he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 

Whoever does the will of God is my 

Apply your mind to instruction and your brother and sister and mother.” 

ear to words of knowledge. Do not withhold 

discipline from your children. Is there anyone among you who, if your 

child asks for a fish, will give a snake 

My child, if your heart is wise, my heart too instead of a fish? Or if the child asks for 

will be glad. 

an egg, will give a scorpion? 

Train children in the right way, and when If you then, who are evil, know how to give 

old, they will not stray. 

good gifts to your children, how much more 

will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit 

to those who ask him! 

Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; do 

not be discouraged, for you will not suffer 

disgrace; 

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple 

whom he loved standing beside her, 

For you will forget the shame of your he said to his mother, “Woman, here is 

youth, and the disgrace of your widowhood 

you will remember no more. 

your son.” 

Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your 

For your Maker is your husband, the LORD mother.” And from that hour the disciple 

of hosts is his name; the Holy One of Israel took her into his own home. 

is your Redeemer, the God of the whole 

earth he is called. 

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, 

which binds everything together in perfect 

harmony. And let the peace of Christ 

For the LORD has called you like a wife 

forsaken and grieved in spirit, like the rule in your hearts, to which indeed you 

wife of a man’s youth when she is cast off, were called in the one body. And be 

says your God. 

thankful. 

For a brief moment I abandoned you, but Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting 

in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives 

with great compassion I will gather you. 

and never treat them harshly. 

In overflowing wrath for a moment I hid 

my face from you, but with everlasting Children, obey your parents in everything, 

for this is your acceptable duty in 

love I will have compassion on you, says 

the LORD, your Redeemer. 

the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your 

children, or they may lose heart. 

Anointing 

Blessings 

Children 

The Church 

Comfort 

Commitment 

Covenant 

The Cross 

Discipleship 

Faithfulness 

Family 

Forgiveness 

The Coming of the Lord 

Fruit of the Holy Spirit 

Gifts of the Holy Spirit 

Glory 

Good Shepherd 

Goodness of God 

The Poor 

Grace 

Christian Maturity 

Healing 

The Holy Spirit 

Edition # Hymnal Edition Price 

G-5400 Assembly Edition $15.00 

G-5400D Deluxe Leather Binding $40.00 

CD-636 49 Hidden Treasures 2CDs $25.95 

CD-711 46 More Hidden Treasures 2CDs $25.95 

CD-742 42 Treasured Favorites $25.95 

G-5400K Accompaniment Edition $50.00 

Hope 

Humility 

Joy 

Jesus Christ 

Justice 

Kingdom of God 

Liberation 

Love 

Marriage 

Mercy 

Mission 

Obedience 

Patience 

Peace 

Power 

Praise 

Prayer 

Presence of God 

Promises of God 

Reconciliation 

Repentance 

Salvation 

Sanctification 

Suffering 

Thanksgiving 

Unity 

Victory 

Will of God 

Wisdom


New Music Seminars 

Seminars are offered in approximately 

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spring and fall. Registration is open to 

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including choir members, directors, 

and instrumentalists. 

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• Strengthen your choir’s confidence with 

renowned clinician Dr. James Abbington, 

Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship 

at Candler School of Theology, Emory University 

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If you are interested in hosting a seminar or other event in 

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GarrettJ@giamusic.com or 1-800-GIA-1358, ext. 40. 

Watch our website for details of upcoming seminars: 

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