Religious Music by Gordon Haws

​​After each song title is the PDF file of the music score and the mp3 file audio file.  I have also included comments from the composer about each song.
​SONG TITLE
ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING​ 
SHEET MUSIC
 AUDIO FILE
​COMMENTS BY COMPOSER
ARRANGEMENT FOR CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA
This arrangement starts with the first verse performed as a round with each group of instruments joining in turn and ending on a unified final chord/note. Then each subsequent verse adds additional complexity and texture, swelling to the final glorious verse and postlude. (Email me at glh1996@live.com if you would like the PDF files for  each individual instrument.)  
AN ETERNITY OF ETERNITIES​ 
VOCAL SOLO WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
This is a song about undying, eternal love.  Dedicated to my lovely wife.
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
​HYMN FOR UNISON CONGREGATION WITH PIANO, ORGAN, VIOLIN AND VIOLA:  This hymn of Christmas joy and praise would make a great conclusion of a Christmas worship service. 
CAST THY BURDEN UPON THE LORD
​HYMN FOR CONGREGATION OR SOLOIST.
​Music is by Felix Mendelssohn with the rhythm modified at select measures by Gordon Haws.  The text of the first verse is by Julius Schubring.  The text of the second verse is by Gordon Haws.
"CHOOSE THE RIGHT" & "DO WHAT IS RIGHT" - MEDLEY
​PIANO SOLO ARRANGEMENT.
​This fun and lively medley of two favorite hymns is a favorite of mine.  Fun to play.  Fun to listen to.
GIVE ME A NEW HEART​
with vocals
VOCAL SOLO WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​This song speaks to a deep sorrow for sin and an even stronger desire to change, with faith in our Savior.
GUIDE US, O, THOU GREAT JEHOVAH​
​​ARRANGEMENT FOR CHOIR (SATB) WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
This hymn has a powerful message and petition to God for His support in these final days.
 HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING​!
(Arrangment No. 1)
(SOLO VOICE OR UNISON CONGREGATION, FLUTE, VIOLIN, PIANO, ORGAN, HORN IN F, TIMPANI AND CHIME)
(3 VERSES)
IINSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE WITH SOLO VOICE.
Traditional Christmas carol that starts with flute and a lone voice and then builds in majesty, ending again with flute and voice.  This carol celebrates Christ's birth and looks forward to His Second Coming.​
Two traditional verses are used along with a third verse composed by the arranger, including phrases from lesser known verses. Appropriate for concerts, recitals and similar performances.  May also be used for worship services that allow French horn and timpani. 
 HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING​!
(Arrangement No. 2)
(CONGREGATION, PIANO, AND ORGAN WITH PIANO OBLIGATO)
(2 TRADITIONAL VERSES)
PIANO AND ORGAN WITH PIANO OBLIGATO AND SOLO VOICE OR UNISON CONGREGATION.
Traditional Christmas carol, with the two most commonly used verses, joyfully celebrating Christ's birth.
Appropriate for all worship services.​  (There are no brass or percussion in this arrangement.)
HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION
​​PIANO SOLO.
Powerful arrangement of this familiar hymn, which has always been one of my favorites.  Appropriate for a worship service.​
HOW GENTLE GOD'S COMMANDS​
​​VIOLIN (OR VOCAL) SOLO WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​A beautiful arrangement of this hymn for piano and violin (or alternatively, piano and voice).  God's commands truly are gentle.
I WILL NOT BE AFRAID​
w/ vocals
​VOCAL SOLO OR UNISON GROUP WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
Life can be tough sometimes and we may be affected by the choices and actions of others.  This song testifies that the Savior is there to heal and to make things right again... now or in the eternities.  No hurt is beyond His power to heal.
LOVE AT HOME MEDLEY​
with vocals
w/o vocals
​​VOCAL DUET WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​This song blends the beloved hymn "Love at Home" with the song "Let There Be No Contention in Our Home" (the latter song by my wife).  It teaches that love is the answer to solve any contention.
OUR SAVIOR WILL RETURN
​​ORIGINAL CHORAL PIECE (SATB) WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​This song testifies that the Lord will return again and speaks of the way to be prepared for that eventuality. 
PRAISE TO OUR GOD​
​​CHOIR PIECE (SATB) WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​This is an alternative arrangement including new text for the hymn "Praise to the Man".  This hymn acknowledges God's power and credits Him as the source of all blessings. 
PUT YOUR SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL MEDLEY (4 hands, 2 pianists, 1 piano)​
​​PIANO DUET FOR TWO PEOPLE ON ONE PIANO.
​This is a fun whimsical song that combines "Chopsticks" with the hymn "Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel".  (This song is not meant for a worship service.) 
SECRET PRAYER (Duet for two voices to be sung acapella)
DUET FOR TWO VOICES TO BE SUNG A CAPPELLA.
This arrangement is written for two males voices (tenor and bass), but could easily be done with any other combination of two vocals having appropriate range.
SILENT NIGHT (Congregation or choir, violin, guitar, organ and piano)
ARRANGEMENT FOR CHOIR OR CONGREGATION WITH VIOLIN, GUITAR, PIANO AND ORGAN   Perfect for a Christmas program or worship service. It is meant to be simple and beautiful and full of spirit.
SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
​​PIANO SOLO (OR OPTIONAL VOCAL SOLO WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT).​ Pray brings relief and comfort and places us before His throne.
THE LORD HAS CALLED ME TO SERVE​
​​VOCAL SOLO WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​This song is appropriate for a mission farewell.
"THERE IS SUNSHINE IN MY SOUL" & "IMPROVE THE SHINING MOMENTS​"
​​MEDLEY FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO.
​This song "sings" with happiness and a joyful bounce.
USE THEM AS THINE OWN​
with vocals
​​VOCAL SOLO WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​This song speaks to a deep desire to be an instrument in God's hands to do as He will with me and my abilities.
WE THANK THEE, O GOD, FOR A PROPHET​
​​VOCAL SOLO WITH PIANO AND FLUTE ACCOMPANIMENT.
​I am very pleased how this arrangement turned out with a soft elegance for an important message.
WHAT I HAVE SPOKEN​
​ORIGINAL CHORAL COMPOSITION (SATB) WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​The text is taken from Doctrine and Covenants 1: 38 with original music.  This choral piece has a strong message.
WHO WILL ABIDE THE DAY?
​ORIGINAL CHORAL COMPOSITION (SATB) WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.
​Who will abide the day when the Savior comes again.  Original composition by choir with piano accompaniment.
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