In this arrangement of a more solemn hymn of praise, the piano opens on the first stanza with colorful chords for the congregation to follow, and after omitting the first refrain, the instruments (and congregation) follows in the second and third stanzas (with the refrain). A brilliant key change is played by both piano and instruments, and the voices enter on the 4th stanza for “Glory, glory to the Father.” This traditional hymn has the familiar melody everyone will recognize, but also has lowered singing ranges and alternate harmonies to satisfy the ear of the singers. This is a staple for our church, and works well for a more calm service opener. Includes a full score, a piano score, and all individual instrumental parts: treble clef C instrument, treble clef B-flat instrument, horn, and bass clef instrument.
Real Responses from Congregations
The beautiful accompaniment and the unison congregation could be used both congregationally and chorally (as we did)… For small to medium-sized choirs on low attendance Sundays these could be effective choral pieces or as a way to develop choir and orchestra when (as is our case) some choir members are also instrumentalists. We used three pieces as part of our Easter celebration. All were very well received. We were able to include our developing orchestra with all of it. So, thank you!
Molly plays for the church my mother-in-law attends. The congregation becomes like a big choir with her arrangements. I’ve enjoyed the music when we’ve visited!
It is with the greatest enthusiasm that I recommend the hymnody work of Molly. Whether you are looking for accessible yet creative arrangements to new hymns or seeking to add energy and a fresh approach to hymns you have sung for years, herein lies your answer! Our people love to sing and the material found on this website has brought life to our singing that was not there before.
Molly’s congregational accompaniments add a freshness to treasured hymns of the past that enables a cross-generational congregation to join together in passionate worship of a great God.
