Music
is an important part of Christian Science services. The congregation
sings from the Christian Science Hymnal, 1932 and 2017
editions. The services are accompanied by a three manual Ahlborn-Galanti
digital organ equipped with a Proteus FX sound module and
a 5' 3" Yamaha GC1 piano.
A
distinctive feature of Christian Science churches is the solo
that is chosen to highlight some aspect of each week's Bible
Lesson-Sermon.
Music
styles vary from classical to contemporary. Chorale preludes
based on the hymns sung in the services are often presented
as part of the prelude music.
Everyone
is welcome to arrive early for the prelude music and join with
others in prayerful preparation for the services.
Thanksgiving
hymn CSH #150 with soloists and congregation
A
selection of hymns from the Christian Science Hymnal (1932)
#3 "A grateful heart a garden is" | #30 "Love" with
words by Mary Baker Eddy
#81 "God is with me" | #93 "Happy the man whose heart can
rest" Judith Richardson, soprano with Kirk Kryvenchuk,
organ
Solo:
How Can I Keep from Singing? - "Pauline K."
/ Robert Lowry, arr. Sally DeFord & Kirk Kryvenchuk Judith Richardson, soprano with Wendy Grant,
violin
Offertory:
The Pilgrims - B.W. Gorham
| John Lambert, baritone
Offertory:
His Banner Over Me is Love - Song of Solomon / Unknown
| John Lambert, baritone
Offertory:
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego - Hugh Mitchell
| John Lambert, baritone
Offertory:
Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord -
Benjamin Mansell Ramsey
| John Lambert, baritone
Offertory:
You Shall Go Out With Joy - Steffi G. Rubin / Stuart
Dauermann | Carolyn & John Lambert
Solo:
The Lord is My Shepherd - Psalm 23 / Samuel Liddle |
Judith Richardson, soprano
Solo:
His Eye is on the Sparrow - Civilla D. Martin / Charles
H. Gabriel | Heather MacLean, soprano
Solo:
O Rest in the Lord from "Elijah"
- Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy | Judith Richardson, soprano
Solo:
Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee - Ruth 1:16 / Charles Gounod
| Judith Richardson, soprano
Offertory:
Open My Eyes, That I May See - Clara H. Scott | Carolyn
Lambert, soprano