A Thanksgiving Canticle

One of our most beloved sacred tunes is transformed by a new text, offering up a gentle and joyous prayer of thanksgiving. The organ sets an atmosphere of reflection and worship, forming a bed for this ancient plainsong melody. Much unison singing encourages quick learning and text clarity. An effective, vocally rich second verse is noteworthy using oohs and a freely flowing tempo design. The last stanza opens up into a paean of gratitude with the handbells decorating the words, "Let the sounds of grateful people soar beyond these walls. Ring the bells from every steeple boldly singing forth this call, Lord, we thank You." Score and Part for Handbells (3 oct.) available as a digital download.