Category Archives: Congregational Songs

Songs to be sung by congregations.

Revenge of the Killer B’s: Psalm 40, I Will Wait upon the Lord

Posted on January 26, 2012 by gregscheer

Another oldy, but goody. This is one of my earliest congregational songs and was immortalized (well, recorded) on my CD The Greg Scheer Song Book, which, by the way is still available for the unbelievable price of $10. On that … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Killer B’s: Psalm 36, Deeper than the Sea

Posted on January 25, 2012 by gregscheer

Once again, this song is not new to my blog, but this is a new recording. And as a Psalms for All Seasons reject, it fits squarely in this series of Killer B posts: MP3.

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Revenge of the Killer B’s: Psalm 30, Sing to God

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gregscheer

I’ve blogged about “Sing to God” previously (and shortly after that), but I thought I’d let you hear it again. I still like this tune quite a lot. Evidently the editors of PfAS didn’t. (To be honest, I can’t remember if I … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Killer B’s: Psalm 13, How Long Will You Forget

Posted on January 22, 2012 by gregscheer

This choral/congregation setting of Psalm 13 began its life as Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed (which, by the way, I think you should sing in your church this upcoming Lent). When TCS and I were doing the initial reading … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Killer B’s: Psalm 5, Hear My Words, O God

Posted on January 21, 2012 by gregscheer

Next week, Psalms for All Seasons, a collection of a gazillion Psalm settings, will be given to every one who attends the Calvin Worship Symposium. Cry Out to God!, an accompanying CD made in collaboration with The Choral Scholars and a … Continue reading →

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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty/Praise the Lord, O My Soul

Posted on January 9, 2012 by gregscheer

I found an MP3 on my computer the other day, and to tell you the truth I don’t know what it’s from. It’s my arrangement of “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” that includes the added refrain “Praise the Lord, … Continue reading →

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Christ Has Died

Posted on January 8, 2012 by gregscheer

Churches of a liturgical bent usually include the “memorial acclamation” as part of their communion liturgy. The leader says “Let us proclaim the mystery of faith” and the people respond with “Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ

Posted on January 7, 2012 by gregscheer

As I worked on Cardiphonia’s Songs for the Supper project, I wrote lots of sketches before settling on “O Lamb of God” as the one I’d record “for real.” I recently got a chance to complete and record a few … Continue reading →

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The First Nowell

Posted on December 25, 2011 by gregscheer

What better time to premiere a new arrangement than on Christmas Eve just before the stroke of midnight? Indeed, last night saw the unveiling of an arrangement of “The First Nowell” for solo, guitar, strings and piano. It’s been something … Continue reading →

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Benedict: Up from My Youth

Posted on December 3, 2011 by gregscheer

By now y’all are probably sick of hearing about the Psalms of Ascent series at Church of the Servant. Sorry… A few weeks ago Psalm 129 came up. Now, if you search hymnary.org for, say, Psalm 8 or 40, you’ll … Continue reading →

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