CD of Moravian Hymns sung by a Moravian choir.

CD of Moravian Chorales played by a brass quintet.

CD of Chorales played the Moravian Lower Brass.

“The hymnal (Gesangbuch) is a kind of response to the Bible, an echo and an extension thereof. In the Bible, one perceives how the Lord communicates with people; and, in the hymnal, how people communicate with the Lord.” – attr. Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf    (later, per Paul Peucker, attr. to Bishop Spangenberg)

Copyright 1995 – Interprovincial Board of Publications and Communications

The Moravian Book of Worship “provides the means for unity in our church, on of rich diversity. … this book joins with its predecessors in extending the heritage, established when, at the beginning of the sixteenth century, the Unitas Fratrum (early Moravian Church) published what is considered to be the first Protestant hymnal.

CD of Moravian Hymns sung by a Moravian choir.

CD of Moravian Chorales played by a brass quintet.

CD of Chorales played the Moravian Lower Brass.

“The hymnal (Gesangbuch) is a kind of response to the Bible, an echo and an extension thereof. In the Bible, one perceives how the Lord communicates with people; and, in the hymnal, how people communicate with the Lord.” – attr. Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf    (later, per Paul Peucker, attr. to Bishop Spangenberg)

Copyright 1995 – Interprovincial Board of Publications and Communications

The Moravian Book of Worship “provides the means for unity in our church, on of rich diversity. … this book joins with its predecessors in extending the heritage, established when, at the beginning of the sixteenth century, the Unitas Fratrum (early Moravian Church) published what is considered to be the first Protestant hymnal.

Edited by Sarah Eyerly and Rachel Wheeler

Eighteenth-Century Musical Settings by Joshua Tanis

New Musical Arrangements by Brent Michael Davids

Linguistics by Christopher Harvey

Proceeds (after costs) will benefit

1. The Arvid E. Miller Library and Museum, Stockbridge-Munsee Band Mohican Nation
2. The Lutheran Church of the Wilderness

CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Mohican and Moravian Community History
• The History of the Mohican Hymns
• Music and Textual Reconstruction
• About the Recordings
• Acknowledgements

– Texts and Translations

– Pronunciation

– About the Editors

– Sources and Index

( NOTE: The images above include 3 pages of the hymns and a reproduction of a page of hymn texts (on the cover). The other images are not included in the booklet, but are primary sources from whence these modern editions were derived. )

Cover Image: Indian Missions 331.3. n.d. MS Moravian Mission among the Indians of North America 331.3. Moravian Archives. Indigenous Peoples: North America, http://tinyurl.galegroup.com/tinyurl/5wyMh9. Accessed 10 Oct. 2018.

(c) 2022 Moravian Music Foundation

Individual hymns from this publication may be reproduced for congregational singing. The copyright notice, printed on each page of the music, must be included on each copy used.

Loose-leaf or in booklet form.

Modulations for the Services of Holy Communion from the Moravian Book of Worship and supplemental Services for Holy Communion

When playing communion, this resource provides written out modulations for the organist or accompanist to play in between each of the hymns.

Even experienced organists who improvise will appreciate this loose-leaf collection, laid out, in order, for easy flow in worship.

Written modulation can be very helpful to those less comfortable with improvisation.

$15 + tax and shipping

This facsimile publication was first printed in 1984, two hundred years after its initial publication. It includes an extended introduction by Martha Asti, with a summary of Moravian history and church music, Gregor’s life, and a brief history of Moravian hymnody. Also included are Gregor’s original introduction, which was written as advice primarily for organists accompanying congregational song, in a clear and accurate translation by Karl Kroeger; and a study of sources for the Moravian tunes in the Choralbuch prepared by James Boeringer. This 2016 reprint includes a newly-prepared index of common tune names for many tunes included in the book, prepared by Barbara Strauss. (For instance, someone looking for SLEEPERS WAKE will find it referenced as tune 230 in the Choralbuch.)

The tunes in the Choralbuch are notated with soprano and bass parts along with figured bass, with the soprano part in soprano clef (not the modern treble clef).

1. Enjoyment of the special presence of the Savior;
2. The service of Holy Communion is both communal and individual in nature;
3. Expectation that the fruits of Holy Communion will be lived out in life, even as we look to eternity.

In this booklet, the Rev. Daniel Crews and the Rev. Nola Reed Knouse explore the Moravian celebration of Holy Communion.

Topics such as,

• Christ’s real presence in the sacrament, in all ways, and “any way he wants to be.”
• Discussion of the history of the sacrament in the Unitas Fratrum; the sacrament during the Renewed Unity in the eighteenth century in Saxon Germany; later development; and Holy Communion in today’s American Moravian Church.
• Preparation for the Service
• Celebration of the Sacrament, itself.

Sing to the Lord a New Song: A New Moravian Songbook celebrates the musical gifts of today’s Moravian Church in North America.

Eighty all-new songs and hymns by 51 writers and composers, compiled by the Moravian Music Foundation, offer a glimpse at the creativity and spirituality that is alive and well in Moravian music. New liturgies for Servanthood, The Good Shepherd, Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day and other reflections also included.

Includes music and guitar chords, so each song can be accompanied on keyboard and/or guitar; other instruments may be added to enrich the musical experience.

Spiral bound, with laminated full-color cover; 6″ x 9″; 148 pages.

Introduction

• Our Savior’s Birth and Passion

Advent Hymns

• Faithful Soul, Behold Your King
• Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
• Hosanna (English)
• Hosianna (German)
• How Shall I Meet My Savior?
• Once He Came in Blessing (2 versions)
• Prepare Us for Your Coming
• Veiled in Darkness Judah Lay (2 versions)
• We Long for Mighty Signs of God
• To God Our Immanuel

Christmas Hymns

• All Glory to Immanuel’s Name
• All Silent Was the Night
• Angels from the Realms of Glory (2 versions)
• Behold, to Us a Child Is Born
• Bright and Joyful Is the Morn
• Candle Glowing
• Christ the Lord, the Lord Most Glorious (2 versions)
• Faithful Christians, One and All
• Gracious Savior, Moved by Love
• Hail Infant Newborn
• Hail, Thou Wondrous Infant Stranger
• Infinite Source, Whence All Did Spring
• Jesus, Call Thou Me
• Jesus’ Name
• Light of the World
• Morning Star, O Cheering Sight
• Now with Joyful Songs Appear
• O Blessed Night Without Compare on Earth
• O Sweet and Gentle Child
• Peace of Earth, Heaven Is Proclaiming
• Sing Hallelujah, Christ Doth Live
• Softly the Night Is Sleeping
• The Newborn Babe
• The Only Son of God on High
• To God We Render Thanks and Praise
• To Us a Child Is Born This Night
• Truly That Eventful Day
• With Awe, and Deeply Bowed