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November 23, 24, 25, 26, 2011

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Touring Holland, Lord willing March 22nd 2012

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WELCOME | WELKOM | BIENVENUE

The Martin Mans Formation

MEET THE MARTIN MANS FORMATIONWednesday, November 23, 8 pm Church of the Epiphany, 560 Dundas St, Woodstock

Musica Sacra Chorus &


VOICES IN TANDEM Thursday November 24, 8 pm Mountainview Christian Ref. Church, 290 Main St W, Grimsby

SACRED HARMONIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Friday November 25, 8 pm Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Riddell St, Woodstock

A CELEBRATION OF CHORAL CLASSICS Saturday November 26, 8 pm The Sanderson Centre for the Arts, 88 Dalhousie St, Brantford

PERFORMANCE LYRICS (alphabetical)

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Dear Concert Guests,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this series of concerts. Sharing God’s gift of music with you is truly a privilege. You will hear a variety of choral and instrumental music; the repertoire ranges from psalms, hymn settings, and sacred classics to spirituals and beyond. I am con�dent you will �nd the music to be uplifting and inspirational.

I am delighted to collaborate with renowned organist and conductor, Mr. Martin Mans. It is wonderful indeed that he, with his team of musicians and the wonderful Martin Mans Formation, has returned to Canada to share several concert stages with us here in South Western Ontario. On behalf of Musica Sacra Chorus, I welcome Martin and his musical entourage most warmly.

I am reminded of Martin Luther’s words: “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world”. May you hear some of music’s riches uncovered tonight. Soli Deo Gloria.

Johann VanIttersum

This year we are pleased to be supporting these faith based organizations:

Woodstock Beginnings Family Services Beginnings is a non-profit, faith-based agency providing free pregnancy counselling and adoption services to clients of all ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations and walks of life.

www.beginnings.ca/Woodstock

Woodstock Right to Life Right to Life is a organization that raises funds as a charity to and supports anti-abortion organizations and uses the funds to promote and aid pro-life awareness and support.

Brantford Blessing Centre Brantford Blessing Centre is a soup kitchen in Brantford that is committed to sharing the good news of the gospel in addition to providing meals for those in need.

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Soprano I Chantal Van VlietJessica SchuurmanMarga VeldmanRonella VanIttersumKaren SchuurmanAnnelies Van IttersumAmber Vandermaarl

Soprano II Alissa OttenMichelle deBlieckSonya HoncoopNaomi Van ManenHenny Van WoerdenAnne RoundingLaurinda BeimersRhoda WeedmarkAlita VanderWeerd

Alto I Corine BosBeth DendekkerPrisca DeWitAnja KoppertGerjanne OttenEsther VaneeJoan VanSantenMichelle Vrugteveen

Alto II Damaris BisschopChristina BosHetty DeWitPetra DeWitJoanne KokMartha HoncoopJanet McKayLynne StubbeNicole VandermaarlEsther Vanderwal

Tenor I Arie GroenewegJohn RoodMarius TenHoveTim VandenbergRichard VanManen

Tenor II Gerrit BosIshmael DalmGeoff OttenMurray RoundingJohn Veldman

Bass I Scott DeJongHendrik DeWitJan DeWitRein DeWitBrandon Koppert

Tony TammingaJonathan VanSantenPaul Veldman

Bass II John DeBlieckGert-Jan DeWitGary KokNathan TalsmaDoug VandenbergJacob Vanderweerd

Musica Sacra Chorus is made up of some 50 voices under the direction of Johann Van Ittersum. With the chorus’ pianist, Stephanie MacDonald, and organist, James van den Brink, it works to make magni�cent music to God’s glory. Most singers live in the County of Oxford, Ontario, or its surrounding town and villages; some live as far away as Brantford, Strathroy, Port Dover, and Beamsville. MSC performs a wide variety of repertoire, ranging from psalm settings, sacred anthems and oratorios, and spirituals. The chorus practices weekly from September through May at Norwich United Church and performs in its neigbouring communities and beyond. The chorus is excited about their upcoming spring tour to the Netherlands!

Johann earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music and English, as well as a Bachelor of Christian Education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster. He studied voice

with soprano Tannis Sprott and conducting with conductor and organist Dr. Christiaan Teeuwsen. Besides directing MSC, Johann also directs the Viva Vox Christian Male

Choir and the Oxford Reformed Christian School Secondary Choir. He and his wife, Ronella with their four children live in Mount Elgin, Ontario.

JOHANN VANITTERSUM Director

JAMES VAN DEN BRINK Organist

James began his organ studies with his sister Marguerite de Jonge at the age of six. He has also studied organ with Lesley Kingham and is pursuing a Diploma of Colleague with the RCCO. James is currently

an organist at Heritage Reformed Church in Jordan. He has also sung with the Brock University Chamber Choir and currently sings with the Avanti Chambers Singers. In 2008 he earned a Bachelor of Accounting

degree at Brock University and in 2011 his CMA designation. James, his wife Tammy, son Owen and St. Bernard, Oreo reside in Fonthill.

Stephanie studied piano with Stephanie Houthuyzen and Janet Vanderspek. Stephanie has been singing with Musica Sacra Chorus since 2005. She is also a

percussionist with the Midlanders Alumni Drum and Bugles Corps of London. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and History from the University of Ottawa and

a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University. Stephanie is a secondary school teacher living in Woodostock with her husband Shaun and their daughter Maire.

STEPHANIE MACDONALD Pianist

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Born on the island of Goeree-Melissant Over�akkee in 1965, Martin Mans started playing the organ at age of 7 and at 13 years he was appointed as a church organist. By the age of 14, he had won various youth concourses and perormed on the radio. Since 1995 he has been the organist at Breeplein Church in Rotterdam.

As conductor and organist he has performed on over 400 recordings and was awarded a golden CD for his number one improvisations. Martin Mans organs concerts are famous in the Netherlands and abroad. Performing annually in more than 150 concerts, he has toured South Africa, Canada, America and Australia.

Since 2005, Mans has played with the Dutch piano phenomenon Jan Vayne, well-known for his performance at the inauguration of Bill Clinton.

The conductor of four well known male choirs in the Netherlands, Martin Mans’ compositions and arrangements have been published.

MARTIN MANS Conductor / Organist

Born in Bussum, The Netherlands, Andre Knevel showed an early interest in the organ and began taking formal lessons at the age of 8. In 1975, Andre Knevel immigrated to Canada and now teaches organ and piano.

Today Andre delights audiences far and wide, performing recitals

throughout Canada, USA, South Africa, Europe and touring The Netherlands each summer. Andre has given recitals on the organs of Wittenberg and Torgau, Germany, the region of the famous reformer, Martin Luther. Andre has given concerts in the great Cathedrals of Bucharest and Timisoara, in Romania.

Andre is a sensitive accompanist for solo instruments such as �ute, pan�ute, violin, harp and piano. He is an accomplished player of major organ works and a master improviser. In this way he seeks to share his love and talent for music with the audience but above all, desires it to be to the greater glory of God. www.andreknevel.com

ANDRE KNEVEL Guest Organist

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First tenors

John VeldhuisCock van der ZwaardJohan KrinsSander van StenisCorne van Gils

Second tenors

Karel BroerGert van PeltArie PronkLeo VeenmanJan Breugem

Baritones

Nico NoordergraafAlex BuitenhekAlbert de RooijJan ScheperPeter Dorst

Basses

Andries StigterHilbert van DodewaardGert MelissantTheo TeeuwNico de Ruig

THE MARTIN MANS FORMATIONThe Martin Mans Formation (TMMF) is an ensemble of men which puts much effort and time into its members’ favourite hobby—singing! The ensemble was originally established to be a semi-chorus of a Dutch male choir: De Gouwestem. In 2006, they were asked to collaborate with Duo Gavotte in a series of concerts to make a Christmas CD. This was incredibly

well-received and the ensemble decided to become an independent group of singers: The Martin Mans Formation.

TMMF has become a recognized and renowned ensemble that performs in over 60 concerts per year in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Canada. It performs repertoire consisting of spiritual,

classical and contemporary music.

TMMF has recorded two CDs and also participates in the television program: “Nederland Zingt”. Recently, it has performed in multiple locations in Ontario as part of the One Day Foundation concert series. TMMF is thrilled to be back in Canada for a series of 4 concerts!

JANTINE KALKMAN Trumpet Soloist

Jantine Kalkman (1991) was born in Ouderkerk aan de IJssel. By the age of 5 she showed a keen interest in playing the trumpet. At 9 she had her �rst lessons and by 10 years she owned her own instrument. She studied at the Muziekschool with Karin Snel.

As of 2003, she has been playing in the orchestras of the local music society Concordia. Besides playing in the orchestra, she accompanies various choirs and takes part in various concert tours in England, Canada, Germany, and France.

Jantine has participated in the various recordings in the Netherlands and abroad. Her �rst solo recording, Sound the Trumpet, was released in 2010.

MARK BRANDWIJK Organist / PianistMark Brandwijk (1994) was born in Rotterdam and grew up in Krimpen aan den IJssel. At the age of 6, he took his �rst organ lessons at Muziekschool.

In 2006, while continuing his organ studies with Everhard Zwart, he also started accompanying choirs as

an organist and pianist. For three consecutive years, Mark won the trophy at the Feike Asma-concours.

Mark accompanies 3 choirs that are directed by Ria Kalkman: Hadassah, Young Ladies Choir, and Blijde Klanken. He also accompanies the Groot Nederlands Jongerenkoor,

conducted by Harm Hoeve. Mark joined this group of singers on a concert tour to Canada in 2010.

Mark recently began piano studies at the Pianoacademie Krimpen with Mirjam IJsseldijk. Since mid-2011, he has been a member of the Martin Mans Band.

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MEET THE MARTIN MANS FORMATION

Wednesday, November 23, 2011Church of the Epiphany Woodstock

ProcessionDaar Ruist Langs de Wolken arr. Martin MansAmen! Halleluja! S. Dunlop

OpeningZie ons Wachten aan de Stromen K.J. MulderDe Kracht van Uw Liefde M. MansTrumpet Solo Jantine KalkmanTel uw Zegeningen K.J. MulderDry Bones SpiritualFour Hands Instrumental Intermezzo

You Raise Me Up R. LovlandIn His Love TraditionalOrgan Solo Martin MansGod and God Alone Ph. MacHughOh When the Saints Spiritual

INTERMISSIONTrumpet Solo

The Rose A. McBoomLuna J. MansOrgan Solo

Speeltuin (Song for Warchild) J. EwbankHalleluja L. CohenFour hands on the Piano

Evening Prayer A. ThomasYou’ll Never Walk Alone R. Rodgers

ClosingThe Rhythm of Life C. Coleman

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VOICES IN TANDEMThursday, November 24, 2011Mountainview Christian Ref. Church, Grimsby

Opening

The Martin Mans Formation De Kracht van Uw liefde M. MansZie Ons Wachten aan de Stromen K. J. MulderYou Raise Me Up R. LovlandOh When the Saints SpiritualInstrumental Intermezzo Martin Mans

Musica Sacra ChorusZadok the Priest G. F. HandelOut of the Depths of Sadness Johan BredewoutKeep Your Lamps! Andre ThomasFairest Lord Jesus Derek Hakes

The Martin Mans Formation and Musica Sacra Chorus My Lord What a Mornin’ R. Lee GilliamLivin’ Humble arr. Dale Grotenhuis

IntermissionNun Danket Alle Gott Op. 65 James Vandenbrink ~ By: Sigfr Karg-Elert

Musica Sacra ChorusNot for Tongues Roy HoppSiyahamba Cancion ZuluLook on Him and Live Sally DeFordGoin’ Home Anton DvorakInstrumental Mark Brandwijk

The Martin Mans FormationDry bones SpiritualNader mijn God bij U arr. Martin MansThe Rhythm of Life C. Coleman

The Martin Mans Formation and Musica Sacra ChorusHallelujah Chorus G.F.HändelGod be with you till we meet again arr. Martin MansAudience Hymn

ClosingThe Martin Mans Formation and Musica Sacra Chorus

God and God alone Ph. MacHugh

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SACRED HARMONIES FROM AROUND THE WORLDFriday, November 25, 2011Knox Presbyterian Church, Woodstock

OpeningThe Martin Mans Formation and Musica Sacra Chorus

Oh Canada

Musica Sacra ChorusCantique de Jean Racine France ~ Gabriel FaureFairest Lord Jesus USA ~ Derek HakesGloria Italy ~ Antonio Vivaldi


Tel uw Zegeningen USA/Holland ~ K.J.MulderAmen! Halleluja! USA ~ S. DunlopEvening Prayer Britain ~ arr. Martin MansInstrumental Musica Sacra Chorus

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Lift thine Eyes Germany ~ Felix MendelssohnBy the Waters Hebrew ~ Catherine DeLanoyZadok the Priest Britain ~ G. F. Händel

The Martin Mans FormationLuna Italy ~ arr. Jos MansO Heer Die Onze Vader Zijt Holland ~ arr. J.v.d.WaartOh When the Saints USA ~ arr. Denys Hood

IntermissionInstrumental Intermezzo Martin Mans

The Martin Mans FormationDry Bones South America ~ SpiritualYou Raise Me Up USA ~ R. LovlandSpeeltuin Holland ~ J. EwbankThe Rhythm of Life USA ~ C. Coleman

Musica Sacra ChorusLet Thy Holy Spirit Russia ~ Paul TschesnokoffKeep your Lamps Trimmed and Burning USA ~ Andre ThomasSiyahamba Zulu ~ Cancion ZuluGoin’ Home (Czech Rep./USA) ~ Anton DvorakInstrumental Intermezzo Audience Hymn

ClosingThe Martin Mans Formation and Musica Sacra Chorus

God and God Alone USA ~ Ph. MacHughGod Be With You Till We Meet Again Britain ~ arr. Martin Mans

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A CELEBRATION OF CHORAL CLASSICSSaturday, November 26, 2011Sanderson Centre, Brantford


Daar Ruist Langs de Wolken arr. Martin MansOpening

Musica Sacra ChorusGoin’ Home Anton DvorakLet Thy Holy Spirit Paul TschesnokoffCantique de Jean Racine Gabriel FaureSiyahamba Cancion ZuluImprovisation Andre Knevel

The Martin Mans FormationUnto Us a Child is Born G. F. HändelTel uw zegeningen K. J. MulderOh When the Saints SpiritualInstrumental Intermezzo

Musica Sacra ChorusLift thine Eyes Felix MendelssohnLook on Him and Live Sally DeFord

INTERMISSIONSonata in B �at, K.358 Stephanie Macdonald and Laurinda Beimers ~ By W. A. Mozart

The Martin Mans Formation and Musica Sacra ChorusMy Lord What a Mornin’ R. Lee GilliamLivin’ Humble arr. Dale Grotenhuis

Musica Sacra ChorusRejoice in the Lord Alway George RathboneBy the Waters Catherine DeLanoyFairest Lord Jesus Derek HakesFour Hands Instrumental Andre Knevel and Martin Mans


In His Love traditionalDry Bones SpiritualThe Rhythm of Life C. Coleman

ClosingMusica Sacra Chorus and the Martin Mans Formation

God be With you Till we Meet Again arr. Martin MansGod and God Alone Ph. MacHugh

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Performance lyrics listed alphabetically

Amen! Halleluja! S. Dunlop

Sing Halleluja, Amen!Let all the people say “Amen”To God the Father say “Amen”Then proclaim it o’er again:“Hallelujah and Amen”Sing Halleluja, Amen!Let all the people say “Amen”To Christ the Saviour say “Amen”Then proclaim it o’er again:“Hallelujah and Amen” Sing Halleluja, Amen!Let all the people say “Amen”Unto the Spirit say “Amen”Then proclaim it o’er again:“Hallelujah and Amen”

Amen, hallelujah! Sing Hallelujah, Amen!

Audience Hymn

All people that on earth do dwell,Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice.Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell;Come ye before Him and rejoice.

The Lord, ye know, is God indeed;Without our aid He did us make;We are His folk, He doth us feed,And for His sheep He doth us take.

O enter then His gates with praise;Approach with joy His courts unto;Praise, laud, and bless His Name always,For it is seemly so to do.

For why? the Lord our God is good;His mercy is for ever sure;His truth at all times �rmly stood,And shall from age to age endure.

To Father, Son and Holy Ghost,The God Whom Heaven and earth adore,From men and from the angel hostBe praise and glory evermore.

By the Waters Catherine DeLanoy

By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept when we remember thee, O Zion. There we hang our harps on the willows.

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Cantique de Jean Racine Gabriel Faure O Lord of Hosts, how lovely are Thy dwellings,My soul longs for Thy courts, O Lord.My heart and �esh cry out; O Lord, for Thee.

O blest are they whose hope is forever in Thee;Who praise Thy name, who sing their songs within Thy Holy house.O Lord, incline Thine ear; Look down, my spirit long for Thee.A Sun and Shield is the Lord of Hosts.

O Lord of Hosts, how lovely are Thy dwellings,My soul longs for the courts of the LordMy soul, it longs for Thee. O Lord of Hosts, for Thee my heart and �esh cry out.

In Thee I trust; Look down and hear my prayer.O hear my prayer.

Daar ruist langs de wolken arr. M. Mans

Daar ruist langs de wolken een lief’lijke Naam,Die hemel en aarde verenigt tezaam. Geen Naam is er zoeter en beter voor ’t hart.Hij balsemt de wonden en heelt alle smart.

ChorusKent gij, kent gij die Naam nog niet?Die Naam draagt mijn Heiland, mijn lust en mijn lied!

De Kracht van Uw liefde M. Mans

Heer, ik kom tot U, neem mijn hart verander mij.Als ik U ontmoet vind ik rust bij U.Want Heer ik heb ontdekt, dat als ik aan Uw voeten ben,trots en twijfel wijken voor de kracht van Uw liefde.

Heer, kom dichterbij, dan kan ik Uw schoonheid zienen Uw liefde voelen, diep in mij.En Heer, leer mij Uw wil zodat ik U steeds dienen kanen elke dag mag leven door de kracht van Uw liefde.

RefreinHoud mij vast laat Uw liefde stromen.houd mij vast heel dicht bij Uw hart.Ik voel Uw kracht en stijg op als een arend.Dan zweef ik op de wind, gedragen door Uw Geesten de kracht van Uw liefde.

Dry bones Spiritual

Ezekiel connected dem dry bonesEzekiel connected dem dry bonesEzekiel connected dem dry bonesNow, hear the word of the LordWell, your TOE bone connected to your FOOT bone,Your FOOT bone connected to your HEEL bone,Your HEEL bone connected to your ANKLE boon,Your ANKLE bone connected to your LEG boon,

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Your LEG bone connected to your KNEE bone,Your KNEE bone connected to your THIGH bone,Your THIGH bone connected to your HIP bone,Your HIP bone connected to your BACK bone,Your BACK bone connected to your SHOULDER bone,Your SHOULDER bone connected to your NECK bone,Your NECK bone connected to your HEAD bone,Now hear the word of the Lord!Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk aroun’dDem bones, dem bones gonna walk aroun’dDem bones ,dem bones gonna walk aroun’dNow hear the word of the Lord!

Disconnect dem bones, dem dry bonesDisconnect dem bones, dem dry bonesDisconnect dem bones, dem dry bonesNow hear the word of the Lord!

Well, your HEAD bone connected from your NECK bone,Your NECK bone connected from your SHOULDER bone,Your SHOULDER bone connected from your BACK bone,

Your BACK bone connected from your HIP bone,Your HIP bone connected from your THIGH none,Your THIGH bone connected from your KNEE bone,Your KNEE bone connected from your LEG bone,Your LEG bone connected from your ANKLE bone, Your ANKLE bone connected from your HEEL bone,Your HEEL bone connected from your FOOT bone,Your FOOT bone connected from your TOE bone,

Now hear the word of the Lord!Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones,Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones,Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones,Now hear the word of the Lord!

Evening Prayer A. Thomas

Every morning when I wake,Dear Lord, a little prayer I make.O please, to keep Thy Loving eye.On all creatures born to die.

O, let us see another day;Bless us this night I pray.And to the Son we all will bow.And say goodbye but just for now.

Praise God, from whom all blessings �ow.Praise Him, all creatures here below.Praise Him above ye heavenly host.Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen!

Fairest Lord Jesus Derek Hakes

Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nations, O thou of God and man the Son,Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,Thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.

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Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight,And all the twinkling starry host;Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heaven can boast.

Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!Son of God and Son of Man!Glory and honor, praise, adoration,Now and forevermore be Thine!

Amen!

Gloria A.Vivaldi

Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

God and God alone Ph. MacHugh

God and God alone, reveals the truth of all we call unknown.And all the best and worst of man,can’t change the master plan,it’s God’s and God’s alone.

God and God alone, is �t to take the universe’s throne.Let ev’rything that lives, reserve its truest praise,for God and God alone.

God and God alone, will be the joy of our eternal home.He will be our one desire,our hearts will never tire,of God and God alone.

God and God alone, is �t to take the universe’s throne.Let ev’rything that lives, reserve its truest praise,for God and God alone. God and God alone, is �t to take the universe’s throne.Let ev’rything that lives, reserve its truest praise,for God and God alone.

Let ev’rything that lives, reserve its truest praise,for God and God alone.

God Be With You Till We Meet Again arr. Martin Mans

God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you; With his sheep securely fold you. God be with you till we meet again.

ChorusTill we meet, till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus’ feet,

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Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; When life’s perils thick confound you, Put his arms unfailing round you. God be with you till we meet again.

God be with you till we meet again; Keep love’s banner �oating o’er you; Smite death’s threat’ning wave before you. God be with you till we meet again.

Goin’ Home Anton Dvorak

Goin’ home, goin’ home, I’m a goin’ home.Quiet-like, some still day,I’m jes’ goin’ home.It’s not far, jes’ close by,Through an open door.Work all done, care laid by,Gwine to fear no more.Mother’s there, spectin’ me,Father’s waitin’ too.Lots o’ folk gathered there,All the friends I knew.Home, I’m goin’ home!

Nothin lost, all’s gain,No more fret nor pain,No more stumblin’ by the way,No more longin’ for the day,Gwine to roam no more!Mornin’ star lights the way,Res’less dreams all done.Shadows gone, break o’ day,Real life jes’ begun.Dere’s no break, aint no end,Jes’ a livin’ on.Wide awake with a smile,Goin’ on and on.

Goin’ home, goin’ home,I’m jes’ goin’ home.It’s not far, jes’ close by,Through an open door.I’m a-goin’ home,I’m jes’ goin’ home!

Hallelujah Chorus G. F. Händel

Hallelujah! Hallelujah, for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth! The kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords! Hallelujah!

In His love Traditional

Christ has come to be our shepherdHe has come to be our guide.

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Though we walk the path of darknessChrist will lead us through the night.Christ has come, with salvationHe has come to be our light.He has come to bring forgivenessJesus is a gift of life.

In His love we have victory,In His sacri�ce we have hope again.In His cross we have glory,In His Love we have life.

We will dwell in the spirit of God’s holy gift of graceWe will worship Him and serve Him,We will sing to give Him praise.

We will tell of His goodness,We will share the peace of Christ,We will tell the wondrous story;Jesus is the gift of life.

In His love we have victory,In His sacri�ce we have hope againIn His cross we have gloryIn His love we have life.

God loved the world and He sent His Son,That we might believe in Him.If we believe we will never die;Christ will bring eternal life.

In His love we have victory,In His sacri�ce we have hope againIn His cross we have gloryIn His love we have life.

Keep Your Lamps! Andre Thomas

Keep your lamps trimmed and burning; the time is drawing nigh.Children, don’t get weary ‘til your work is done.Christian, journey soon be over, the time is drawing nigh.Keep your lamps trimmed and burning; the time is drawing night.

Let Thy Holy Spirit Paul Tschesnokoff

Let Thy Holy Spirit come upon us on earth. Alleluia.

Lift thine Eyes ( Germany) Felix Mendelssohn

Lift thine eyes to the mountains, whence cometh help. Thy help cometh from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He hath said, thy foot shall not be moved. Thy Keeper will never slumber. Lift thine eyes to the mountains whence cometh help.

Livin’ Humble arr. Dale Grotenhuis

We’re livin’ humble, humble you say. The bell done rung! Was it humble you say? Well, it’s glory and honour. Humble you say, the bell done rung!

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Look on Him and Live Sally DeFord

He came to earth to live as man, that man might learn to live,Look upon the Son of God, �nd light and life in Him,He taught the sightless eyes to see, the lifeless limbs to stand,We learn compassion’s miracle at Jesus’ gentle hands.

ChorusLook upon the Son of God, for he has marked our path,Look upon his perfect life, and follow Him in faith,In every word, in every deed, in every joy, in every need,Look upon the Son of God, look on Him and live!

He walked in perfect holiness amid temptation’s power,He bids us walk in righteousness, unwavering and pure, The sinner found forgiveness in His words of welcome peaceThus we learn to come with hope before the throne of grace.

He freely drank the bitter cup of agony and pain, Thus we yearn for strength to say, “Thy will, not mine, be done,”He bore the unrelenting load to Calvary for us,So may we learn to bear with patience every lesser cross.

Luna J. Mans

Luna tuQuanti sono i canti che risuonanoDesideri che attraverso i secoliHan solcato il cielo per raggiungertiPorto per poeti che non scrivonoE che il loro sennospesso perdonoTu accogli i sospiri di chi spasimaE (re)gali un sogno (ad) ogni animaLuna che mi guardi adesso ascoltami

Luna tuChe conosci il tempo dell’eternitaE il sentiero stretto della veritaFa piú luce dentro questo cuore mioQuesto cuore d’uomo che non sa, non sa

Che l’amore puó nascondere il doloreCome un fuoco ti puó bruciare l’anima

Luna tu.

My Lord What a Mornin’ R. Lee Gilliam

ChorusMy Lord, what a mornin’! When the stars begin to fall

You’ll hear the trumpet sound,To wake the nations underground,Look in my God’s right hand,When the stars begin to fall.

You’ll hear the sinner moan,To wake the nations underground,

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Look in my God’s right handWhen the stars begin to fall.You’ll hear the Christians shout,To wake the nations underground,Look in my God’s right hand,When the stars begin to fall.

Nader mijn God bij U arr. Martin Mans

Nader mijn God, bij U, zij steeds mijn bee; zij ’t levenspad soms ruw, gaat Gij maar mee. Dan kent mijn ziele rust; mij van Uw trouw bewust, wacht ik aan blijder kust, Uw sabbatsvree.

Wanneer voor mijn gezicht de ladder rijst, die naar U, Bron van licht mijn ziele wijst.‘k Zie dan in ’t bangst gevaar Uw heil’ge eng’lenschaardie U, Alzegenaar, al dienend prijst.

En wenkt Uw eng’lenstoet eens opwaarts mij, In ’s hemels zonnegloed verjongd en vrij.‘k Juich dan op hoge toon, bij ’t nad’ren van uw troon,‘k Ben eeuwig nu Uw zoon en U nabij.

Not for Tongues Roy Hopp

Not for tongues of heaven’s angels,not for wisdom to discern,not for faith that masters mountains,for this better gift we yearn:may love be ours, O Lord.

Love is humble, love is gentle,love is tender, true, and kind;love is gracious, ever patient,generous of heart and mind:may love be ours, O Lord.

Never jealous, never sel�sh,love will not rejoice in wrong;never boastful nor resentful,love believes and suffers long:may love be ours, O Lord.

In the day this world is fading,faith and hope will play their part;but when Christ is seen in glory,love shall reign in every heart:may love be ours, O Lord.

O Heer Die Onze Vader Zijt arr. J.v.d.Waart

O Heer, die onze Vader zijt,vergeef ons onze schuld.Wijs ons de weg der zaligheid,en laat ons hart, door U geleid, met liefde zijn vervuld.Leg Heer Uw stille dauw van rust

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op onze duisternis.Neem van ons hart de vrees de lust,en maak ons innerlijk bewusthoe schoon uw vrede is.Dat ons geen drift en pijn verblindt, geen hartstocht ons verwart.Maak Gij ons rein en welgezind, en spreek tot ons in vuur en wind, o stille stem in ’t hart.

Oh when the Saints Spiritual

O when the saints go marching in,O when the saints go marching in,I want to be there in their number,When the saints go marching in.

I want to join that Heav’nly band,I want to join that Heav’nly band,I want to hear the trumpets blowin’When the saints go marching in.

I want to see that big white gate,I want to see that big white gate,I want to see those doors swing open,When the saints go marching in.

O when the band begins to play,O when the band begins to play,I want to be there in their number,when the band begins to play, Hallelujah,When the saints go marching in,When the saints go marching in,I want to be there in their number,When the saints go marching in,When the saints go marching in, marching in,When the saints go marching in.

Out of the Depths of Sadness Johan Bredewou

Out of the depths of sadness,O Lord, I cried to Thee;Thou who canst �ll with gladness,Lend now Thine ear to me,O Fount of consolation, Attend unto my cry;Hear Thou my supplicationAnd to my help draw nigh.

I wait for God to hide me;My soul, with longing stirred,Shall hope, whatever betide me,In His unfailing word.My soul waits for JehovahWith more intense desireThan watchers for the morningTo dawn of day aspire.

Hope in the Lord, O nation!For with Him there is grace

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And plenteous salvationFor all who seek His face,He shall redeem His peopleHis chosen Israel,From all their sin and evil, And all their gloom dispel.

Rejoice in the Lord Alway George Rathbone

Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, rejoice!

Be careful for nothing but in everything in prayer by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be known unto God.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord. Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, Rejoice! Amen.

Siyahamba Cancion Zulu

Siyahamb’ ekukhanyeni kwenkhos!

We are marching in the light of God!

Nous marchons dans la lumiere de Dieu!

Speeltuin (Song for Warchild) J. Ewbank

Door kapotgeschoten straten,zonder vader, zonder land,loop je hulpeloos verlatenaan je moeders warme hand,als een schaap tussen de wolvenhaar bestemming onbekenden niemand ziet hoe klein je bentniemand ziet hoe klein je bent.

Na de winter komt de lentewordt de grijze lucht weer blauwmaar al ben je uit de oorloggaat de oorlog ooit uit jou?Mooie ogen zijn vergiftigd,zijn aan het geweld gewenden niemand ziet hoe klein je bentniemand ziet hoe klein je bent.

Morgen zal het vrede zijnZal de zon je strelenZal de wereld weer een speeltuin zijnEn kun je rustig spelen.

Tel uw zegeningen K. J. Mulder Als op ’s levenszee de stormwind om u loeit,als ge tevergeefs uw arme hart vermoeit,tel uw zegeningen, tel ze één voor één,en ge zegt verwonderd: Hij liet nooit alleen!

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RefreinTel uw zegeningen, tel ze één voor één.Tel ze alle en vergeet er geen.Tel ze alle noem ze één voor één.En ge ziet Gods liefde dan door alles heen!

Zo in alle moeiten, zorgen zonder tal,wees toch nooit ontmoedigd, God is overal.Tel uw zegeningen, eng’len luis’tren toe.Troost en hulp schenkt Hij u, volg dan blij te moe.

The Rose A. McBoom

Some say love, it is a river that drowns the tender reed,Some say love, it is a razor that leaves your soul to bleed.

Some say love, it is a hunger an endless aching need,I say love, it is a �ower and you its only seed.

It’s the heart, afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance,It’s the dream, afraid of waking, that never takes the chance.

It’s the one, that won’t be taken, who can-not seem to give,And the soul, afraid of dying, that never learns to live.

When the night, has been too lonely and the road has been too long,And you think, that love is only for the lucky and the strong.

Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snow,Lies the seed that with the sun’s love, In the spring becomes the rose.

The Rhythm of Life C. Coleman

When I started down the street last Sunday, feel-in’ mighty low and kind a mean,Suddenly a voice said, “Go forth, neighbor! Spread the picture on a wider screen!”And the voice said “Neighbor, there’s a million reason, why should be glad in all four seasons!Hit the road, neighbor, leave your worries and strife! “Spread the religion of the rhythm of life”For the rhythm of life is a powerful beat, Puts a tingle in your �ngers and a tingle in your feet!Rhythm on the inside, rhythm on the street,And the rhythm of life is a powerful beat!

To feel the rhythm of life, To feel the powerful beat,To feel the tingle in your �ngers, To feel the tingle in your feet!To feel the rhythm of �fe, To feel the powerful beat,To feel the tingle in your �ngers, To feel the tingle in your feet!

AllGo and spread the gospel in Milwaukee; Take a walk-ie talk-ie to Rock-y Ridge!All the way to Canton, then to Scranton, Even tell it under the Manhattan Bridge.You will make a new sensation,Have a growing congregation, Build a glowing operation here below!Like a Pied Piper blowing, Lead and keep the music �owing, Keep the rhythm go, go, going; go, go, go!

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AllYou will make a new sensation, Have a growing congregation, Build a glowing operation here below! Go, go! Like a Pied Piper blowing, Lead and keep the music �owing, Keep the rhythm go, go, going; go, go, go!

Flip your wings and �y-up high!Flip your wings and �y-up high!Flip your wings and �y-up high!Flip your wings and �y-up high! You can do it if you try!You can do it if you try!You can do it if you try!Try, try, try to �y!Like a bird up in the sky!Like a bird up in the sky!Like a bird up in the sky!Fly, �y, �y!

O the rhythm of life is a powerful beat, Puts the tingle in your �ngers and a tingle in you feet!Rhythm on the inside, rhythm on the street, And the rhythm of life is a powerful beat!TenorsTo feel the rhythm of life, To feel the powerful beat,To feel the tingle in your �ngers,To feel the tingle in your feet!To feel the rhythm of life, To feel the powerful beat,To feel the tingle in your �ngers,To feel the tingle in your feet!

AllTo feel the rhythm of life, To feel the powerful beat,To feel the tingle in your �ngers, To feel the tingle in your feet!To feel the rhythm of �fe, To feel the powerful beat,To feel the tingle in your �ngers, To feel the tingle in your feet!Life! Life! Life!Neighbor, you’ve got the rhythm, rhythm, rhythm, rhythm of life!

Unto Us a Child is Born G. F. Händel

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder and His Name shall be called:Wonderfull! Counselor!The mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.

You’ll Never Walk Alone R. Rodgers

When you walk through a storm hold your head up high,And don’t be afraid of the dark.Al the end of the storm is a golden sky,And the sweet silver song of a lark.Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain.

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Have your dreams, be tossed and blown.Walk on, walk on with God in your heart,and you’ll never walk alone.

You Raise Me Up R. Lovland

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;When troubles come and my heart burdened be;Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,Until You come and sit a while with me...

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;I am strong, when I am on Your shoulders;You raise me up... to more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;I am strong, when I am on Your shoulders;You raise me up... to more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;And I am strong, when I am on Your shoulders;You raise me up...to more than I can be.You raise me up... to more than I can be.

Zadok the Priest G. F. Händel

Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anointed Solomon King. And all the people rejoiced, and said God save the King; long live the King! Amen! Alleluia! May the King live forever!

Zie ons wachten aan de stromen K .J. Mulder

Zie ons wachten aan de stromen,aan de oever der rivier;Straks zal onze Bootsman komen,en we varen af van hier.

RefreinHoe de storm ook moge woeden,Op de reis naar d’eeuwigheid,Jezus is de trouwe Bootsman,die ons altijd veilig leidt.

Door de kille, kille stromen,gaan wij naar het Godspaleis;’t Eng’lenlied klinkt uit de verte,en verkwikt ons op de reis.

Velen, die wij hier beminden,zijn ons reeds vooruit gegaan;Straks, vereend met hen voor eeuwig,zullen w’ook voor Jezus staan.

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