Sunday musical offering

April 12, 2026

Worthy the Lamb!
Ye servants of God, your master proclaim,
And publish abroad His wonderful name.
The name all-victorious of Jesus extol;
His kingdom is glorious, He rules over all.
Worthy the Lamb!

Salvation to God who sits on the throne;
Let all cry aloud and honor the Son.
The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim,
Fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb.
Worthy the Lamb!

God rules in the height, almighty to save;
Though hid from our sight, His presence we have.
The great congregation His triumph shall sing,
Ascribing salvation to Jesus our King.
Worthy the Lamb!

Then let us adore, and give Him his right;
All glory and power, all wisdom and might,
All honor and blessing, with angels above,
And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love.
Worthy the Lamb!

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Musical offering for the eighth day of Christmas

January 1, 2026

He is born, the divine Christ child,
Play the musette and the bagpipe merrily;
He is born, the divine Christ child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.

Through long ages of the past
Prophets long have foretold His coming;
Through long ages of the past,
Now the time has come at last.

He is born, the divine Christ child,
Play the musette and the bagpipe merrily;
He is born, the divine Christ child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.

O how lovely, O how pure
Is this perfect child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure
Gracious gift to humankind.

He is born, the divine Christ child,
Play the musette and the bagpipe merrily;
He is born, the divine Christ child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild.

Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Coming as a child among us;
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
Grant to us Thy heavenly peace.

He is born, the divine Christ child,
Play the musette and the bagpipe merrily;
He is born, the divine Christ child,
Sing we all of the Savior mild,
Sing we now the divine Christ child!

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Sunday musical offering

November 23, 2025

Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed nomine tuo da gloriam.

Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your name be the glory. (Psalm 115:1)

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Sunday musical offering

October 26, 2025

Psalm 100:1-3 in Zulu, set to music by American composer Dan Forrest.

This is the fourth movement of Jubilate Deo, composed in 2016. The words are from Psalm 100 and each movement is in a different language and musical style, reflecting the global aspect of the text. The full performance is well worth a listen.

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Sunday musical offering

September 21, 2025

In honor of the birthday of English composer Gustav Holst (1874-1934), here is the theme from “Jupiter” in a choral arrangement by American composer Dan Forrest.

O God beyond all praising,
We worship you today,
And sing the love amazing
That songs cannot repay.

For we can only wonder
At every gift you send,
At blessings without number
And mercies without end.

We lift our hearts before you
And wait upon you word;
We honor and adore you,
Our great and mighty Lord.

For we can only wonder
At every gift you send,
At blessings without number
And mercies without end.

For Christ your gift from heaven
From death has set us free,
And we through Him are given
The final victory.

Then hear, O gracious Savior,
Accept the love we bring,
That we who know your favor
May serve you as our King.

And whether our tomorrows
Be filled with good or ill,
We’ll triumph through our sorrows
And rise to bless you still;

To marvel at your beauty
And glory in your ways,
And make a joyful duty
Our sacrifice of praise.

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Sunday musical offering

August 17, 2025

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Today’s cultural moment

July 10, 2025

Lullaby, twilight is spreading
Silver wings over the sky;
Fairy elves are softly treading,
Folding buds as they pass by.
Lullaby, whisper and sigh, 
Lullaby, lullaby.
Lullaby, deep in the clover
Drone the bees softly to rest;
Close white lids your dear eyes over,
Mother’s arms shall be your rest.
Lullaby, whisper and sigh,
Lullaby, lullaby.

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Today’s cultural moment

February 6, 2025

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Musical offering for the fifth day of Christmas

December 29, 2024

Green leaves all fallen, withered and dry;
Brief sunset fading, dim winter sky;
Lengthening shadows, dark closing in;
Then through the stillness, carols begin.

Oh fallen world, to you is the song;
Death holds you fast and night tarries long.
Jesus is born, your curse to destroy;
Sweet to your ears, a carol of joy.

Pale moon ascending, solemn and slow;
Cold barren hillside, shrouded in snow;
Deep, empty valley veiled by the night;
Hear angel music, hopeful and bright.

Oh fearful world, to you is the song;
Peace with your God, and pardon for wrong;
Tidings for sinners, burdened and bound,
A carol of joy, a Saviour is found.

Earth wrapped in sorrow, lift up your eyes;
Thrill to the chorus filling the skies;
Look up, sad hearted; witness God’s love;
Join in the carol swelling above.

Oh friendless world, to you is the song;
All heaven’s joy to you may belong.
You who are lonely, laden, forlorn,
Now unto you, a Saviour is born.

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Musical offering for the second day of Christmas

December 26, 2024

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