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Two simple refrains for this week, one for the Song of Hannah and one for Psalm 16:

• 1 Samuel 2:2 – “There is No Rock Like Our God” (pdf and bulletin graphic) – a powerful refrain or praise chorus, with multiple SATB options
• Psalm 16:1 – “Protect Me, O God” (pdf, bulletin graphic and midi)

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On November 11 we read one of the shorter psalms, Psalm 127, a reminder that God is present in all aspects of our lives. Here’s a simple refrain for the psalm, plus a chant for peace to mark Remembrance Day.

• “God Will Provide” (pdf, bulletin graphic and midi)
• “Dona Nobis Pacem in Terra” (pdf, bulletin graphic)

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The great commandment features prominently in this week’s lectionary readings. Here is our version, a slow gospel-inspired SATB setting, along with a refrain for Psalm 149:

• “Love God with all your heart” (pdf)
• “Praise God, O my soul” (pdf and bulletin graphic)

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A busy week this time, with a number of songs coming up in the lectionary texts! See what you might find useful among the following:

• Psalm 34: “Taste and See” (pdf and bulletin graphic) – a gospel-flavoured setting of the opening verses of the psalm, set as a dialogue between a soloist and the choir/congregation.
• Psalm 126:3: “Truly God has done great things for us” (pdf, bulletin graphic, and midi) – a joyful SATB psalm refrain
• Psalm 126:6: “Those who sow in tears” (pdf, bulletin graphic and midi) – a round for congregation and/or choir
• Mark 10:46-52: “The Blind Man” (pdf) – my adaptation and arrangement of the traditional African-American spiritual. A favourite of ours for many years now!

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