In Give Us a Song the Chorus presents its second recording project. In 2007 Joseph M. Martin was commissioned to compose an anthem in memory of longtime member and a soloist on our previous recording Singing from the back row, David Lyn Hensley.  "Give Us a Song" is the result of that collaboration and serves as both the title of the CD and the centerpiece of the recording.

Of the fifteen years of its existence Rev. Dr. John T. Opsata has been the Men's Chorus' director for ten. Mr. Brad Herndon began playing the piano at the age of seven and has been the group primary accompanist for eleven years. Rev. Larry Sivis was the Chorus’ first accompanist and returns as the arranger and organist on “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” Mr. Rick Jouett serves as the Chorus’ volunteer Business Manager and Pastor Ed Huckleberry is the Region’s Director of Men’s Ministries.  As with our first recording, once again, Mr. Bill Johnson of W.H. Johnson Company, recorded and produced this CD. This recording was made February 16-20, 2008 at Crestwood Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Lexington, Kentucky.

If you are interested in singing with the group or having the Chorus perform in your area, please contact the Christian Church in Kentucky.

All proceeds from the sale of this CD will be used to support the youth outdoor ministries and men's ministries of the Christian Church In Kentucky.
 

Song List

1. Rise Up, O Church of God! (2:02) W.H. Walter arr. Doris Hall. (c) 1998 by Lorenz Publishing Company. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

2. I Love You, Lord (3:23) Laurie Klein arr. Jack Schrader. (c) 1978, 1980 and this arr. (c) 1996 by House of Mercy Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

3. Jesus Saves (2:10) Brad Herndon, piano.  Priscilla J. Owens/William J. Kirkpatrick arr. Mark Hayes. (c) 1965 by Singspiration Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

4. Let the Name of the Lord Be Praised! (3:13) Jack Schrader. (c) 1993 by Hope Publishing Company. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

5. All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (4:30) arr. Larry Sivis. (c) 2008 by Larry Sivis. Used by Permission of Larry Sivis. All Rights Reserved.

6. I’ll Fly Away (2:55) Brad Herndon, piano.  arr. Mark Hayes. (c) 1932 by Hartford Music Company and 1960 by Albert E. Brumley and Sons and this arr. 2003 by Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

7. Thy Word (3:52) Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith arr. Jack Schrader. (c) 1984 and this arr. (c) 1996 by Bug and Bear/Meadowgreen Music Company. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

8. All That I Am (3:58) William Himes arr. Jack Schrader. (c) 1994 and this arr. (c) 1996 by Hope Publishing Company.  All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

9. Give Us a Song (3:49) Joseph M. Martin. (c) 2007 by Joseph M. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of Joseph M. Martin.

10. Every Time I Feel the Spirit (2:11) arr. Jack Schrader. (c) 1996 by Hope Publishing Company. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

11. In the Garden (3:40) C. Austin Miles arr. Mark Hayes. (c) 2003 by Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

12. The Lord’s Prayer (3:02) Albert Hay Malotte arr. Carl Deis. (c) 1935 and 1936 by G. Schirmer, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

13. How Great Thou Art (5:03) Brad Herndon, piano.  arr. Mark Hayes. (c) 1953 and 1981 by Manna Music and this arr. 2003 by Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated.  All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

14. Sov’reign Lord, Creator, Righteous One (2:52) G. Holst arr. Mary McDonald. (c) 2000 by Lorenz Publishing Company. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

15. The Awakening (6:28) Joseph M. Martin. (c) 1995 by Malcolm Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

16. Just a Closer Walk with Thee (3:45) arr. Ed Lojeski. (c) 1982 by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation.  All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

17. The Comforter (3:34) Linda and Charles Yarborough. (c) 1982 Gems  Music Publisher. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of Charles L. Yarborough.

Ordering Information

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Christian Church in Kentucky

1125 Red Mile Road

Lexington, KY 40504

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