Born is the Light of the World
As I was looking at a beautiful painting of the Christ Child and His mother, I focused on the areas of ligh. This lyric describes that painting.
Bless This Land
This song is a simple prayer for the blessings of God on the lands we love. Words by Sally DeFord; music by Michael F. Moody.
Because You Prayed for Me
My heart is filled with gratitude because you prayed for me.
Because He Spoke to Me
I have been forever changed because He spoke to me
Because He Lives
Because He lives I shall conquer even death, and I shall live because He lives!
Beautiful Savior
The traditional hymn, arranged for choir, piano, organ, and flute or other C instrument.
Be Still, My Soul
Solo arrangement of the traditional hymn.
Baby In a Manger
My 2007 Christmas card carol, written for my first grandson, Damien.
Away in a Manger (simple one-page accompaniment)
Simple improv on the traditional Christmas carol, used to review Forte Notation software.
Away In a Manger (Congregation)
Traditional text; Music by William J. Kirkpatrick, Martin Luther; Arranged for piano/organ/c instrument, for congregational accompaniment.
As Sudden Angels Filled the Night
A Christmas hymn with obbligato for two flutes (optional). Words by Toni Thomas; music by Sally DeFord
As Shepherds Kept Their Lonely Vigil
As shepherds kept their lonely vigil, in the fields abiding; A multitude of heaven’s host brought long-awaited tidings.
As Lately We Watched (Piano Solo)
Traditional Austrian carol, arranged for intermediate piano solo.
Immanuel, Immanuel
Immanuel, Immanuel, the heavens tell of thy coming; Immanuel, Immanuel, this night we rejoice in thee.
In a Manger Bed
Sing, for God, who loves us well, sends His Son on earth to dwell: God with us, Emmanuel, in a manger bed.