Lorenz Publishing Co. The Beatitudes: Organ Reflections on the Blessings of Jesus - Rowland-Raybold - Organ - Book

Composer: Roberta Rowland-Raybold
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Organ (3 Staff)
Level: Moderately Easy

The Beatitudes of Jesus, found in the Gospel of Matthew, are some of the most beloved verses in all of Holy Scripture. Roberta Rowland-Raybold has composed nine short pieces, each one a lyrical and beautiful musical reflection on one of these blessings. These pieces can be used individually as service voluntaries (preludes, offertories, communion music, interludes, meditations, and funeral music). They could also be used in a special meditative service (perhaps during Lent), interweaving them with readings from scripture.

Song List:

• Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
• Blessed Are They That Mourn
• Blessed Are the Meek
• Blessed Are They That Hunger and Thirst
• Blessed Are the Merciful
• Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
• Blessed Are the Peacemakers
• Blessed Are They Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness Sake
• Blessed Are You When Men Shall Revile You Great Is Your Reward