The hymn Hark! the Glad Sound, arranged for twelve handbells, anticipates the Savior’s coming. It speaks of the triumphant kingdom He will establish, and is suitable for Advent or Palm Sunday. Hark, the glad sound! The Savior comes, the Savior promised long! Let every heart prepare a throne, and every voice a song. He comes …
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Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. it's the high point of the Church year, because the Christian faith is anchored absolutely on the sacrifice Christ made to pay for our sins on the cross.
Hark! the Glad Sound (CHESTERFIELD) – Twelve handbells
The hymn Hark! the Glad Sound, arranged for twelve handbells, anticipates the Savior’s coming. It speaks of the triumphant kingdom He will establish, and is suitable for Advent or Palm Sunday. Hark, the glad sound! The Savior comes, the Savior promised long! Let every heart prepare a throne, and every voice a song. He comes …
Lift High the Cross (CRUCIFER) (Handbells, 2 octaves, Level 2+)
Lift High the Cross undoubtedly is most frequently sung in churches at Easter (and maybe on through Pentecost), but the message of salvation through Christ rings true the whole year round. This arrangement will be a welcome addition to your repertoire. Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world …
Dec 27
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The Strife is O’er (VICTORY) – Six handbells and piano
The hymn tune VICTORY by Palestrina dates back to the seventeenth century. About a century later, Francis Pott translated the Latin text from the Symphonia Sirenum to English, giving us the hymn The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done. The strife is o’er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; The song of …
Lift High the Cross (CRUCIFER) (eight handbells and piano)
Lift High the Cross undoubtedly is most frequently sung in churches at Easter (and maybe on through Pentecost), but the message of salvation through Christ rings true the whole year round. This arrangement will be a welcome addition to your repertoire. Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world …
Now the Green Blade Riseth (NOEL NOUVELET) (Handbells, 3 to 5 octaves, plus handchimes, 1 octave, Level 3+)
Here’s a dual-purpose arrangement that you can play as Sing We Now of Christmas for Christmas, or as Now the Green Blade Riseth for Easter! Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear. Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of …
This Joyful Eastertide (VREUCHTEN) – Eight handbells
The Joyful Eastertide is a triumphant hymn for Easter Sunday (and all year round!) from the seventeenth century. This joyful Eastertide, away with sin and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, has sprung to life this morrow: Had Christ, who once was slain, not burst His three-day prison, our faith had been in vain; but now …
Feb 25
This Joyful Eastertide (VREUCHTEN) – for eight handbells
Here’s a triumphant hymn for Easter Sunday (and all year round!) from the seventeenth century. You’ll enjoy playing our eight-bell arrangement to celebrate the Resurrection! This joyful Eastertide, away with sin and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, has sprung to life this morrow: Had Christ, who once was slain, not burst His three-day prison, our …
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise (LLANFAIR) – Six handbells and piano
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise is a hymn of rejoicing over the resurrection of Christ and how our eternity relies on Him. The tune was composed by Robert Williams, a Welshman who demonstrated remarkable musical abilities despite being blind. It’s said that he could write out a tune after just one hearing! Hail …
