Music for 041512

FirstLight
Gathering Song(s)
Alleluia, alleluia (Sinclair)
Holy is the Lord

Opening Song
Forever

Prayer Response
Halle, halle, halleluja (STF 2026)

Scripture/Proclamation
More precious than silver (STF 2065)

Doxology
Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord (in E)

Closing Song
Jesus Messiah

11AM
Hymns
104, Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! (HYMN TO JOY)
399, We walk by faith (DUNLAP’S CREEK)
371, Lift high the cross (CRUCIFER)

Response of Praise
2026, Halle, halle, hallelujah (HALLE, HALLE)

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow (LASST UNS ERFREUEN)

Instrumental/Organ Music
Prelude: JS Bach, Christ is arisen
Offertory: JS Bach, Christ is arisen
Postlude: JS Bach, Christ is arisen
The chorale "Christ ist erstanden" is itself based on a plainsong sequence. The three stanzas of the hymn each have a different melody, but based on a single hymn text. Thus Bach has created three pieces for each of the three stanzas, each building in intensity.