Original Hymns for Congregational Singing

"Draw Me Nearer" - Original tune (1994) by Whitney V. Myers coupled with the old favorite Fanny Crosby text, "I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me."

Sheet music - PDF - SIngers Score - SATB
Sheet music - PDF - Accompaniment Score
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - GPC Congregation (3 min 42 sec)

"Filled with Joy" - SATB original hymn by Whitney V. Myers based on Psalm 126. Psalm 126:3 says, "The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with Joy" (NIV). Hymn for renewing the church. Suitable for worship themes of Stewardship, Thanksgiving, Evangelism, and Commitment.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Composer's notes - PDF for printing
Composer's notes - HTML
Lyric Sheet - PDF for printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - Finale (45 sec)

"Gladness and Joy" - Healing Ministry hymn and Advent hymn based on Isaiah 35:1-10. "... And the ransomed of the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away." This original hymn by Mr. Whitney V. Myers brings hope and encouragement, and is especially appropriate for healing ministry.

Watch and Sing Along - YouTube Music Video Link - Gladness and Joy - Healing Ministry Hymn (3 min 44 sec)
(use cntrl + click on this YouTube link, then open the YouTube icon on your screen where it says "Gladness and Joy")
Sheet music - PDF - Singers Score SATB
Sheet music - PDF - Accompaniment Score and Lyrics
Sheet Music - Lead Sheet in Eb
Sheet Music - Lead Sheet in D for Guitar (Capo + 1)
Sheet Music - Lead Sheet in F (for Bb instrument - Trumpet, Clarinet)
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML

"Good News of the Kingdom" - Healing Hymn. Hymn about inner healing, healing of painful memories, forgiveness from guilt and shame. Based on Matthew 9:35, "Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness." This original hymn by Whitney V. Myers is suitable for congregational singing, Healing Ministry,as well as personal devotion and prayer.

Watch and Sing Along - YouTube Music Video Link - Good News of the Kingdom (3 min 10 sec) (use cntrl + click on this YouTube link, then open the YouTube icon on your screen where it says "Good News of the Kingdom"). Photos from the Gettysburg National Military Park.
Sheet music - PDF - Keyboard Score and Lyrics
Sheet music - Lead Sheet
Sheet music - Vocal Trio SSA and Keyboard
Lyric Sheet - PDF for printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Scripture References List - PDF for Printing
Scripture References List - HTML
Composer's Notes about the Scripture References PDF

"In the Shadow of the Highest" - Fanny Crosby created the hymn text based on Psalm 91:1, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty." This hymn has a strong message of hope, encouragement, and the promise of resting in God. Whitney V. Myers composed the original tune in 2005 and composed the Whitneytunes Music Video in 2017.

Watch and sing along - YouTube Music Video Link - In the Shadow of the Highest (3 min 33 sec) (use cntrl + click on this YouTube link, then open the YouTube icon on your screen where it says "In the Shadow of the Highest"). Photos from the Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg College.
Updated Sheet Music PDF with Piano Introduction (2017) - for congregational singing
Original Sheet Music PDF (2015) - for congregational singing
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML

"Thine the Praise!" - For congregational singing. Fanny J. Crosby authored this wonderful text in 1891. Whitney V. Myers composed this original hymn tune in 2010. Words © Copyright, 1977, by Hope Publishing Company. Text used by permission. "O my Savior, through Thy Spirit, Thou hast led me all my days; Thou hast crowned my life with mercy -- Thine the glory, Thine the praise!"

Watch and Sing Along - YouTube Music Video Link - Thine the Praise! (3 min 11 sec)
(use cntrl + click on this YouTube link, then open the YouTube icon on your screen where it says "Thine the Praise!")
Sheet music - PDF - Singers Score
Sheet music - PDF - Accompaniment Score
Lyric Sheet - PDF for printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML

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Hymn Arrangements for Congregational Singing

"Amazing Grace (Brother James Air)" - Try the traditional "Amazing Grace" lyrics set to this alternate tune, "Brother James Air," arranged by Whitney V. Myers. James Leith MacBeth Bain (1860-1925) composed the Brother James Air tune. He was a Scottish hymn writer, minister, and author who became known to his peers as Brother James.

Source: http://www.hymnary.org/tune/brother_james_air.
Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Finale (31 secs)
Listen - MP3 - GPC Congregation_Live_6 verses (3 min 6 sec)

"A Mighty Fortress is Our God" - Lively arrangement of this classic hymn with introduction and interludes by piano, organ, or band. Words & Music by Martin Luther, arranged by Whitney V. Myers.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB Singers Score
Sheet music - PDF - Accompaniment Score
Listen - MP3 - live short version (verses 1 and 2) - 1 min 53 sec
Listen - MP3 - live full (intro and all four verses) version - 4 min 21 sec

"My Hope is Built" - Lively 4/4 meter sing-along arrangement by Whitney V. Myers. Words by Edward Mote. Original Tune by William B. Bradbury. Many scripture allusions such as building our house on rock, Matthew 7:24-27.

YouTube Video Link - My Hope is Built (use cntrl + click on this link, then open the YouTube icon on your screen where it says "My Hope is Built")
Sheet music - PDF - SATB Singers Score
Sheet music - PDF - Score with Keyboard Accompaniment
Lyrics and Scripture References - PDF for Printing
Lyrics and Scripture References - HTML
Link to "Scripture Allusions (Bible References), and Story for the Favorite Hymn, 'My Hope is Built on Nothing Less' "

"The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want" - Traditional Scottish psalter text (Psalm 23, 1650) coupled with the beloved traditional tune, "Brother James Air," arranged by Whitney V. Myers.

Sheet music score in C - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Finale in C (32 sec)
Sheet music score in D - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Finale in D (32 sec)

"Thyself in Me " - Whitney V. Myers has set this undated Fanny J. Crosby hymn text with the traditional Messiah 77.77D hymn tune ("Take my life and let it be ..."). Words © Copyright, 1977, by Hope Publishing Company. Text used by permission. Theme: consecration. "This my constant prayer shall be --- O, reflect Thyself in me."
Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Finale (44 sec)

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Scripture Songs

"Create in Me (Psalm 51:10-12)" - Sung prayer of confession for congregational singing. Especially suitable for Lent. "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10 NASB)

Sheet music - PDF - lead sheet - singers edition - unison
Sheet music - PDF - accompaniment edition
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - GPC Praise Team (Choir) Live (1 min 30 sec)
Listen - Instrumental Background - MP3 - Finale

"I Will Praise You" - Based on Psalm 57:9-11, "I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you, Lord, among the peoples." Suitable as a praise song, a choral introit, and as a Gloria Patri alternative.

Sheet music - PDF - Congregational Singing Edition - in G - SATB
Sheet music - PDF - Congregational Singing - Accompaniment Edition - in G
Listen - MP3 - Soundtrack - Finale - includes 4-bar intro (52 sec)
Sheet music - PDF - Choral version in A - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team, choral version in A (49 sec)

"Tell Them - Telling Children about God" - “Tell Them” is a song that encourages parents and grandparents to tell children about God. “Tell Them” is based on scripture, Psalm 78:2-7. "Tell to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wondrous works that He has done." (Psalm 78:4 NASB). The "Tell Them" video is suitable for both individual devotion as well as use in church ministries to children and adults. Posted 11Jan17.

YouTube Music Video Link - Tell Them - Telling Children about God (4 min 31 sec)
(use cntrl + click on this YouTube link, then open the YouTube icon on your screen where it says "Tell Them")
Sheet music - PDF - Sheet Music - Score and Lyrics
Lyric Sheet - PDF for printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
The Story Behind "Tell Them"

"You Will Keep in Perfect Peace" - Children's song and also easily sung by adults. Based on Isaiah 26:3-4 (NASB), "The steadfast of mind Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in Thee. Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord, we have an everlasting rock."

Sheet music - PDF - Lead Sheet - for children's choir or congregational singing - unison
Sheet music - PDF - Accompaniment
Listen - MP3 - Finale (42 sec)
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML

Also see "Hannah's Prayer (There is No One Like the Lord)" (1 Samuel 2:2) listed under "Choral Prayer Responses."

Also see "Never Again Will We Hunger" (Revelation 7:16-17, Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 49:10) listed under "Choral Introits and Benediction Responses."

Also see "Whiter Than Snow" (Psalm 51:7b; 1 John 1:7,9; Isaiah 1:18, Johyn 3:16) listed under "Choral Prayer Responses."

Also see "Rejoice in the Lord Always" (Philippians 4:4-7) listed under "Choral Introits and Choral Benediction Responses."

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Choral Arrangements

"I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" - Chromatically enhanced choral arrangement of the favorite, "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus." Suitable as a choral introit, anthem piece, or choral benediction response. Indian folk tune, arranged by Whitney V. Myers.

Sheet music - PDF - choral SATB
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (verses 1 and 3, 1 min 29 sec)

"Jesus Loves Me" - Contempory chromatic harmony SATB choral arrangement of the traditional favorite. People love this arrangement. Words by Anna B. Warner. Original music by William B. Bradbury, arranged by Whitney V. Myers.

Sheet music - PDF - choral SATB
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (1 min 12 sec)
YouTube Video - Link to the Resonance Vocal Ensemble (Scottsdale, Arizona) singing this arrangement of "Jesus Loves Me" (1 min 55 sec) (Use cntrl + click on this YouTube link, then open the YouTube icon on your screen where it says "Jesus Loves Me ")

If you like the chromatic SATB harmony in this arrangement of "Jesus Loves Me," you may also like the choral arrangement of "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" above and the choral introit arrangement of "O How I Love Jesus" below.

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Choral Introits and Choral Benediction Responses

"Angel's Amen" (also known as "Peggy's Amen") (Revelation 7:12) - Full SATB choral benediction response with organ or piano or a capella. "Angel's Amen" was composed at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada on July 4, 1991. Based on Revelation 7:12: "Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever. Amen."

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Finale (34 sec)

"Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving" - Thanksgiving Introit. Text from Psalm 100:4-5. "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good; his love endures forever."

Sheet music - PDF - singers edition - SATB
Sheet music - PDF - accompaniment edition
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (43 sec)

"Jesus Calls Us" - Fresh SATB choral arrangement with lead/response combinations. Words by Cecil F. Alexander. Original music by William H. Jude, arranged by Whitney V. Myers. Based on Matthew 4:18-22.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (40 sec)

"Miracle of the Night Sky" - Introit for Christmas Eve or Epiphany. SATB with keyboard accompaniment.

Sheet music - PDF - singers edition - SATB
Sheet music - PDF - accompaniment edition
Listen - "Miracle of the Night Sky" - Live, GPC Praise Team and Youth (47 sec)

"Never Again Will We Hunger" (Revelation 7:16-17, 21:4; Isaiah 49:10) - "Never again will we hunger; never again will we thirst..." Suitable for a Choral Introit, a Moment for Reflection, or Prayer Response. Inspired at Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia, July 6, 1991.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - Finale (44 sec)

"O How I Love Jesus" - Choral arrangement of the old favorite with an added twist of chromatic contemporary harmony. Words by Frederick Whitfield. 19th century American melody, arranged by Whitney V. Myers.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (45 sec)

"O How I Love Jesus (II)" - Choral arrangement of "O How I Love Jesus" with soprano lead and alto, tenor, bass backup, and chromatic harmony ending. "Very pretty arrangement." SATB with keyboard accompaniment.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (57 sec)

"Rejoice in the Lord Always" - Choral benediction response and congregational song. Based on Philippians 4:4-7. Includes SATB choral arrangement, keyboard + lyrics score, and lead sheet. Posted 15July 2017.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB Choral Arrangement - 5 pages
Sheet music - PDF - Keyboard Score + Lyrics - 3 pages
Sheet music - PDF - Lead Sheet - 1 page
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - Finale (1 min 19 secs)

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" - Traditional piece with extended ending. Nice SATB choral introit. Original words and music by Helen Lemmel, arranged by Whitney V. Myers.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (61 sec)

"When I See Jesus" - Looking for a jazzy Introit? Here's one. "When I see Jesus, I am happy in the mornin', happy in the evenin', happy all day long." Bebop style.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (32 sec)

Also refer to "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" in the section above, "Choral Arrangements." The 4th verse works especially well as a choral benediction response.

Also refer to "Hannah's Prayer (There is No One Like the Lord)" below under "Choral Prayer Responses."

Also refer to "I Will Praise You" (under "Scripture Songs") which works well as a choral introit.

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Choral Prayer Responses

"In God, Whose Word I Praise" - Traditional choral prayer response. Also a good song to encourage prayer and personal devotion. Based on Psalm 56:10-11a. "In God, whose word I praise, In the Lord, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid."

Sheet music - PDF - SATB with accompaniment
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
In God Whose Word I Praise - Sing-Along Soundtrack - MP3 (55 sec)

"Hannah's Prayer (There is No One Like the Lord)" - Based on 1 Samuel 2:2. "There is no one like the Lord, there is no one besides You..." This song works as a choral prayer response, a choral benediction response, or as a congregational praise song. SATB with keyboard accompaniment. Sing-along soundtrack included below.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB with accompaniment
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (38 sec)
Hannah's Prayer - Sing-Along Soundtrack - MP3 (40 sec)

"The Lord is Near " (Psalm 145:17-19) - Traditional style choral introit written in 2005. "The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and kind in every deed. The Lord is near to all who call, and hears their cry and need." Posted 20Jan2017.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - Finale (35 secs)

"Whiter Than Snow" - Original song by Mr. Whitney V. Myers based on Psalm 51:7b, 1 John 1:7 and 9, Isaiah 1:18, and John 3:16. SATB with keyboard accompaniment. "Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow" (Psalm 51:7b NASB)." 'Come now, and let us reason together,' says the Lord. 'Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool.' " (Isaiah 1:18 NASB). This song works as an invitation to confession, as a choral prayer response, or as a congregational song.

Sheet music - PDF - Singers Edition - SATB
Sheet music - PDF - Accompaniment Edition
Lyric Sheet - PDF for Printing
Lyric Sheet - HTML
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (49 sec)
Whiter Than Snow - Sing-Along Soundtrack - MP3 (1 min 29 sec)

Also see "Lead Me, Lord" under "Sing Along Devotions."

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Doxology Alternate Tunes and Gloria Patri Alternatives

"Duke Street Doxology" - Traditional doxology words "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (Thomas Ken) set to the Thomas Hatton "Duke Street" tune. Arranged by Whitney V. Myers with moving left-hand accompaniment. Pianists and congregations will like this arrangement.

Sheet music - PDF - SATB with accompaniment
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team and Congregation (1 min 5 sec)

"Glory, Glory" - Gloria Patri alternative. Uptempo. Words by Margaret J. Harris. Music by Whitney V. Myers.

Sheet music - PDF - singers edition - SATB
Sheet music - PDF - accompaniment edition
Listen - MP3 - Live, GPC Praise Team (39 sec)

Also consider "I Will Praise You" as a Gloria Patri alternative. "I Will Praise You" is in the above section,
"Scripture Songs."

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Sing-Along Devotions

"Lead Me, Lord"
Mr. Whitney V. Myers has arranged this famous classic by Samuel Sebastian Wesley. Based on Psalm 5:8 and 4:8. Suitable for personal devotion, choral response, or short choir piece. SATB with keboard accompaniment. Free sheet music.

"Lead Me, Lord" devotional text
"Lead Me, Lord" sheet music - SATB with accompaniment
"Lead Me, Lord" sing-along sound track (MP3) (59 sec)

For another sing-along devotion, go to "Good News of the Kingdom" and click on the video link.

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Scripture Allusions in Hymns
(Bible References in Hymns)

Moved to separate page, Scripture Allusions in Hymns

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Bible Studies and Devotions

I invite you to visit my new website for Bible Teaching articles, www.ScriptureWay.com.

"Bible Verses about Music" - A list of over 400 Bible verses about music, choir, and hymns orgaganized by topic: Praise, Joy, Thanksgiving, Proclamation, Singing a New Song, Choir, etc. Useful for choir devotions and for research about music in the Bible.

Link to Bible Verses About Music

Bible Study - "Principles of Sound Speech"
Why is it important that leaders, especially Christian leaders, exemplify sound speech? When a leader does not speak soundly, what is the effect on the hearers? This lesson series teaches the principles of sound speech from the Bible – from the teaching of Jesus, the writings of the Apostle Paul, and the Old Testament. By applying these principles, we, as followers of Christ, will speak and write more gracefully in ways that build up and encourage others. Based on Titus 2:7-8, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 15:15-20. Posted 19July2016.

"In all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us” (Titus 2:7-8).

Download PDF file (16 pages)

Links to four lessons on Sound Speech on the ScriptureWay website:

"Biblical Principles of Sound Speech - A Time to be Silent" (Ecclesiates 3:7)
"BIblical Principles of Sound Speech - Our Heart and Our Mouth" (Matthew 15:18)
"Four Charcteristics of Sound Speech" (Ephesians 4:29)
"Biblical Principles of Sound Speech - Be a Good Example" (Titus 2:7-8)

"What Should I Do When the Walls are Closing In? (Christian Crisis Management - Short Bible Study)" -
Bible verses for crises. Recall God's promises. Trust in God through prayer. Solicit prayer support from other Christians. Believe that God will act. Testify publicly to the results that God provides. "Do not fear or be dismayed ... the battle is not yours but God's" (2 Chronicles 20:15).

PDF file formatted for printing (2 pages)
HTML file (2 pages)

Link to this lesson on the ScriptureWay website:

"Crisis Management Steps for Christians" (2 Chronicles 20:15)

"The Tree, A Woman, and God's Purpose" - Based on a true story about rain, a tree, a woman and God's purpose for us as described in Ecclesiates 11:1-8a. "Keep on sowing your seed, for you never know what will grow--perhaps it all will" (Eccelesiates 11:6).

Download PDF file (2 pages)

"Work, Peace, and Spiders" - "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don't forget to thank him for his answers" (Philippians 4:6). "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).

Download PDF file (1 page)

"Singers, Cymbals, Alamoth, and Sheminith" - Choir devotion based on 1 Chronicles 15:11-22, and the variety of musical instruments to be used in worship. "...singers to sing joyful songs, accompanied by musical instruments: lyres, harps, and cymbals" (1 Chronicles 15:16).

Download PDF file (1-1/2 pages)

"The Story Behind 'Eternal Father, Strong to Save' '' - moved to the Scripture Allusions in Hymns page

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