How Great Our Joy! - Accompaniment CD
A Christmas Choral Celebration
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SKU: LO.99-1836L
A Christmas Choral Celebration. Composed by Lloyd Larson. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Choral, cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. Accompaniment CD. Exaltation Publications #99/1836L. Published by Exaltation Publications (LO.99-1836L).UPC: 000308098426.
Joy is a pervading theme throughout the Bible. In the midst of Old Testament Israel's despair was the eternal promise of joy: "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy." (Ps. 126:5) "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." (Ps. 30:5b) A new day of joy did eventually dawn as reflected in the angelic proclamation to Judean shepherds near Bethlehem: "I bring you good news of great joy! For to you is born this day a Savior, Christ the Lord." (Lk 2:10-11) This cantata, a collaborative work by Lloyd Larson and Douglas E. Wagner, presents the Christmas message in a fresh and powerful blending of familiar carols with new texts and tunes. Scripturally-based narration along with optional congregational participation makes this truly a joyous worship experience for the Christmas celebration. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes.