"An elegant anthology. The specialist will not miss the quiet sophistication with which the music has been selected and prepared. Some of it is printed here for the first time, and much of it has been edited anew." "Notes" This treasury of 47 vocal works edited by Noah Greenberg, founder and former director of the New York Pro Musica Antiqua will delight all lovers of medieval and Renaissance music. Containing a wealth of both religious and secular music from the 12th to the 17th centuries, the collection covers a broad range of moods, from the hearty "Blow Thy Horne Thou Jolly Hunter" by William Cornysh to the reflective and elegiac "Cease Mine Eyes" by Thomas Morley. Of the religious works, nine were written for church services, including "Sanctus" by Henry IV and "Angus Dei" from a beautiful four-part mass by Thomas Tallis. Other religious songs in the collection come from England's rich tradition of popular religious lyric poetry, and include William Byrd's "Susanna Farye," the anonymously written "Deo Gracias Anglia" (The Agincort Carol), and Thomas Ravenscroft's "O Lord, Turne Now Away Thy Face" and "Remember O Thou Man." Approximately half of the songs are secular, some from the popular tradition and others from the courtly poets and musicians surrounding such musically inclined monarchs as Henry VIII who himself is represented in this collection with two charming songs, "With Owt Dyscorde" and "O My Hart." Among the notable composers of Tudor and Elizabethan England represented here are Orlando Gibbons, John Dowland, and Thomas Weelkes. "

(Vocal Collection). Contents: Bach: Prepare thyself, Zion * Slumber, beloved, and take thy repose Benedict: Father, whose blessing we entreat * O Thou afflicted Bennett: O Lord, Thou hast searched me out Blumner: My warning heed..Thine, O Saviour, is love unending Costa: Lord, from my bed again I rise * It is a good thing to give thanks..This night I lift my heart to Thee Cowen: Like as a father pitieth his children Dvorak: Within what gloomy depths forest..Thy leading would had not followed Gade: O, with pure devotion * When onward I am gazing Gaul: Eye hath not seen * Now go your ways, my daughters well- beloved..O gracious Lord, cast down Thine eyes * Thou art the guide of our youth Handel: O Judah, Judah! chosen seed!..O Lord, whom we adore * Great Prophetess! my soul's on fire..In the battle, fame pursuing * The smiling hours, a joyful train * Thou shalt bring them in * But who is this? tremendous to behold..Awful, pleasing being, say * Now give the army breath..Heroes, when with glory burning * Father of heav'n! From Thy eternal throne * Behold a virgin shall conceive..O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion * He was despised and rejected * Return, O God of Hosts * O Lord, whose mercies numberless * What tho' I trace each herb and flower * A love like mine, so faithful..When first I saw my lovely maid * Lord, to Thee, each night and day Kiel: He was oppress'd and afflicted sore * For my soul is athirst for God * Turn again to thy rest Mackenzie: Gladness is taken away Marechal: He is dead the child I cherish!..One would say, he reposes Mendelssohn: O rest in the Lord * And he journeyed with companions..But the Lord is mindful of His own Parry: The Lord is long-suffering and merciful Raff: Thrust in Thy sickle, and reap..Great and wonderful are all Thy works * Behold, the House of God is with men Reinthaler: The Lord will not be ever wroth Saint-Saens: Patiently have I waited for the Lord * Thou, O Lord, art my protector Sullivan: The Lord is risen * Love is not the world Vierling: From swarming Highways I now have escaped..Lord, for whom my soul is burning Williams: As Thou wilt, Father.

"This anthology of musical scores is a new edition of a text that has been widely used in courses in women's music. James R. Briscoe's New Historical Anthology compiles fifty-five compositions by forty-six women composers from the ancient Greeks to the present. Each work is introduced by an informative essay by a specialist in the field, with recommendations for further reading."--BOOK JACKET.

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(Vocal Collection). Contents: Cantique de Noel (Adam) * One sweetly solemn thought (Ambrose) * My heart ever faithful (Bach) * O Lord, be merciful (Bartlett) * The voice that breathed o'er Eden (Bartlett) * Out of the deep have I called unto Thee (Bedell) * Come to me (Beethoven) * The Worship of God in Nature (Beethoven) * Lamb of God (Bizet) * Crossing the Bar (Buck) * Christ be with me! (Chopin) * Hold Thou my hand (Curran) * When Jesus walked on Galilee (Edwards) * Crucifix (Faure) * The Palms (Faure) * Trusting in Thee (Fichthorn) * The Lord's Prayer (Forsyth) * Gaul (Holy City): Eye hath not seen (Forsyth) * My soul is athirst for God (Forsyth) * These are they which came (Forsyth) * O Saviour, hear me! (Gluck) * O, divine Redeemer! (Gounod) * Ring out, wild bells (Gounod) * There is a green hill far away (Gounod) * Hosanna! (Granier) * Arm, arm, ye brave (Handel) * He shall feed His flock (Handel) * Honor and Arms (Handel) * I know that my Redeemer liveth (Handel) * I heard the voice of Jesus say (Harriss) * Suffer the little children (Hausman) * Be near me still! (Hiller) * Arise, O Lord (Hiffmeister) * Because of Thy great bounty (Hiffmeister) * I'm a Pilgrim (Johnson) * If with all your hearts (Mendelssohn) * It is enough (Mendelssohn) * O rest in the Lord (Mendelssohn) * Jerusalem! Thou that killest the Prophets (Mendelssohn) * O Lord on High (Mozart) * Art Thou the Christ? (O'Hara) * Thanks (O'Hara) * Communion Hymn (Opie) * God shall wipe away all tears (Peery) * Lead, kindly Light (Pinsuti) * Calvary (Rodney) * He that keepeth Isael (Schlosser) * Ave Maria (Schubert) * Evening and Morning (Spicker) * My hope is in the everlasting (Stainer) * And God shall wipe away all tears (Sullivan) * The Lord is my shepherd (Tchaikovsky).

The short poems in this book reflect the spiritual insights of some of the greatest poets, saints, and sages know to Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, and Native American traditions.

This is the first comprehensive anthology in English of ancient Egyptian lyric poetry.

In this special seasonal edition, bestselling author Robert J. Morgan shares the incredible stories behind traditional holiday hymns of faith, including Christmas, Easter, and more. Is there a festive season of the year that is complete without one of your favorite hymns? Not only do hymns connect you to great memories, but they also reveal the faith of those who lived throughout history. As Robert Morgan explored the stories behind some of the best-loved hymns, he found fascinating accounts of tribulations, triumphs, struggles, and hope—ordinary people who connected with God in amazing ways, sharing their experiences through song. Included inside this special edition are: 150 devotional-style stories with the words and music to each hymn Includes hymns for holidays including Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and more Jagged edged paper, giving it a classic feel Includes a complete hymn index by title, first line, and songwriter Perfect for use as a daily devotional, teaching illustration, or for song leaders and music ministers Discover the inspiration behind your favorite hymns. Find new favorites as you relate to the people whose walk of faith led them to write these classic songs of praise. Share these stories with your family, friends, and church, and find more depth and meaning as you worship God through song.