Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

For the Beauty of the Earth

Music by Conrad Kocher, Lyrics by Folliott S. Pierpoint, Arranged by Sally DeFord; for SAB or SSA, both with optional flute.

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

For Me Alone

If I alone bore guilt for which my all could never atone, He would have come for me–for me alone.

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Everywhere I Go

Then come what may, I’ll live with courage in my heart because I know He is with me everywhere I go.

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Deck the Halls

Traditional Christmas carol, arranged for simple jazz piano solo.

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Created in His Image

Created in His image, His light will be my guide; A heavenly inheritance because I am His child.

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Come, Lord Jesus

Make an end of war among us, Bid all strife amid us cease; Come, Lord Jesus, Come, and welcome, Prince of Peace.

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Come Unto Christ

Seek this Jesus whose mercies never cease; Come unto Christ, and find in him eternal peace.

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Come Home

Words by Penelope Moody Allen; Music by Michael F. Moody; Arranged by Sally DeFord

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Cast Your Burden on the Lord

Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will make it light; Come unto Him, ye heavy laden; find your rest in Christ.