O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus is sung to the hymn tune EBENEZER, which means “stone of help.” Jesus is the Rock of Ages, and our Eternal Rescuer; He is the One to whom we must turn for salvation. O the deep, deep love of Jesus! Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free, rolling as a mighty …
Category: Handbells
Jun 25
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me – for eight handbells
This spiritual is a prayer for the Lord to stay with us. Well… it’s just as much a prayer that we’d be walking with Him, too! Here’s our eight-handbell arrangement.
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (SOJOURNER) – Eight handbells
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me is an eighteenth century Negro spiritual. It expresses our need for the Lord as we navigate the difficult times in life. The description of a “pilgrim journey” is remarkably apt, since a pilgrim’s path usually is uncharted terrain. I want Jesus to walk with me; I want Jesus …
Jun 22
Song of Hope/Canto de esperanza (ARGENTINA) – for six accompanied handbells
Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of the hymn tune ARGENTINA (usually sung in English as Song of Hope provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet where one ringer plays four bells and the other (perhaps a younger/newer player!) plays two bells. The six bells in the …
Song of Hope/Canto de esperanza (ARGENTINA) – Six handbells and piano
Song of Hope is a lively, happy hymn set to the tune ARGENTINA. It’s a great greeting or sending song for your service. ¡Dios de la esperanza, danos gozo y paz! Al mundo en crisis, habla tu verdad. Dios de la justicia, mándanos tu luz, Luz y esperanza en la oscuridad. Oremos por la paz, …
Jun 18
He Leadeth Me (AUGHTON/HE LEADETH ME) – for eight handbells
Making progress in the Christian life isn’t about hacking our own path through the jungle; it’s about following the path God lays our for us. Our eight-handbell arrangement of this long-beloved hymn is perfect for Good Shepherd Sunday! He leadeth me: O blessed thought! / O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er …
He Leadeth Me (AUGHTON/HE LEADETH ME) – Eight handbells
Making progress in the Christian life isn’t about hacking our own path through the jungle; it’s about following the path God lays our for us. He leadeth me: O blessed thought! / O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, / still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, …
Jun 15
Holy Manna – for six handbells with piano accompaniment
Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of Holy Manna provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet where one ringer plays four bells and the other (perhaps a younger/newer player!) plays two bells. The six bells in the score are accompanied by piano; if you don’t happen to …
Holy Manna – Six handbells and piano
The Southern Harmony hymn tune HOLY MANNA, often sung as Brethren, We Have Met to Worship or God, Who Set the Star-Spangled Heavens, here is set for eight handbells in the range C5-C7. We think of a sparkling stream where all of our cares are washed away by God’s love and care, and want to …
Jun 11
“The Ants Go Marching” and “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” – for eight handbells
We have not just one, but two new eight-bell pieces to present today. That’s because they use the same tune. You may remember singing The Ants Go Marching as a child. It’s not about a marauding horde of insects; rather, it’s a band of friendly little critters doing cute little things. Our eight-bell arrangement about …
