Holy One
A Christmas song about Jesus our Savior, born to be the Light and Life of the world.
Christ the Lord is Born
When Christ the Lord was born many wonderful things happened–most wonderful of all, God kept the promise He made before the world began: that He would send us a Savior.
Softly, Softly
The words to this song came to me unexpectedly. How thankful I am that my Heavenly Father was willing to inspire these lyrics in spite of my inadequacy!
For Such a Time As This
In September of 2021, my youngest granddaughter, Aerith, was born. Nearly two years later, her song is ready to post.
He Is Risen (Congregational Accompaniment)
This arrangement is designed to accompany a congregation.
Night of Nights
“Night of Nights” is my Christmas carol for 2022.
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Original Christmas carol: Words by Edmund H. Sears; Music by Richard S. Willis. Arrangement for four-hand piano accompaniment by Sally DeFord.
There’s a New Star Shining Tonight
As I thought about the individuals involved with that holy night, I wondered… for whom was that star shining? And for whom does it shine today?
Child in a Manger
Words by Sally DeFord; Music by Katherine Wright. This lullaby is my Christmas Card Carol for 2021.
Peace, Peace, Be Still
He who made the rising storm can bid its fury fail.
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief/Have I Done Any Good?
These two hymns started singing together in my head one day, and they haven’t stopped since; I can’t hear one without thinking of the other. 🙂
There Was No Room
Is there room in my heart, or is every chamber full?
Holy Is the Lord
The Lord is “the light which shineth in the darkness.”
My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me
Words by William C. Martin (1864-1914), adapted; Music by Sally DeFord
City of David
My Christmas Card Carol for 2019