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
Rock of Ages
For some reason, the 3/4 time always made me feel like the traditional music just didn’t give the words the weight they deserved. So this arrangement got the 4/4 treatment.
Will You Come to the Manger?
My 2018 Christmas card carol.
O Little Town of Bethlehem
A very simple SATB or Solo arrangement of the familiar hymn.
He Loves His Little Ones
A very simple song, about a very basic concept… and one of the more challenging things I’ve written.
With All My Heart
“O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength…”
Close as a Quiet Prayer
Heavenly Father is never far away from us, and He will hear us pray anytime, anywhere.
Take Time to Be Holy
Text written by William D. Longstaff in the 1800s; and set to an old Irish tune called “Slane.” For solo or SSAATB choir.
Be Thou My Vision
Old Irish text, translated by Mary Elizabeth Byrne in 1905; versified by Eleanor H. Hull in 1912. For solo or SSAATB choir.
Away in a Manger (“Slane” melody)
Familiar lyrics (with an extra verse of my own) are set to an old Irish melody called “Slane,” which we traditionally sing using the words to “Be Thou My Vision” or “Take Time to be Holy.” For solo or SSAATB choir.
He is My All
He is the balm for every wound; For every sorrow great or small; He is my strength, He is my song, He is my all.
Guard Him, Joseph
Guard him, Joseph, as He slumbers; There behind the stable doors.
God Will Provide a Lamb
What shall I set upon the altar? I who must come with empty hands? With only my broken heart to offer, God will provide a Lamb.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Vocal solo)
Traditional carol, arranged for vocal solo.