Music

Abide with Me

This hymn tune, "Eventide" was composed by William Henry Monk in 1861. It was set to the poem, "Abide with Me'" by Henry Lyte, who wrote it while suffering from tuberculosis. The opening line alludes to Luke 24:29, "Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent", and the penultimate verse draws on text from 1 Corinthians 15:55, "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" This piano solo version was arranged and performed by Emily Heider.

Redeemer of Israel

The melody and hymn were written by Freeman Lewis (1780-1859). Freeman married Rebecca A. Craft and had ten children, three of whom died young. After Rebecca died in 1844, Freeman moved with seven children to Knox, Ohio where he was a surveyor and organist at Uniontown Presbyterian Church. His book compilation of sacred music, entitled 'Beauties of Harmony,' included his own compositions. This piano solo was arranged and performed by Emily Heider.

All Creatures of Our God and King

In the 1225, St. Francis of Assisi wrote the words of this hymn based Psalm 148. William Henry Draper combined the poem with the music for this hymn, which is based on a traditional German melody. This arrangement was written and performed by Emily Heider.

For the Beauty of the Earth

Written in 1864 by English poet Folliott S. Pierpoint, "For the Beauty of the Earth" was originally composed as a Eucharistic hymn, celebrating the beauty of God’s creation and the joy of human love and fellowship. Inspired by the countryside near his home in Bath, England, Pierpoint’s verses offer a heartfelt expression of gratitude. This version was arranged and performed by Emily Heider.

Oh May My Soul Commune With Thee

This hymn was originally composed by Lorin F. Wheelwright (1909-1987). He was the child of immigrant parents and studied music at the McCune School of Music. He received a master's degree from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. This hymn was arranged and performed by Emily Heider. Images in the video were acquired from NASA's image and video library.

True to the Faith

The melody for this hymn was created by Evan Stephens (1854-1930). Piano solo arranged and performed by Emily Heider.

How Firm a Foundation & Be Still My Soul

This hymn medley is a tribute to all displaced people seeking refuge, and more specifically for pioneers in the United States who fled religious persecution. The hymns in this medley are "How Firm a Foundation," with melody attributed to the Welsh composer, John Ellis (ca. 1760-1839). First published in 1787, in a book titled A Selection of Hymns from the Best Authors , much of the text of the hymn refers to passages from the Bible including Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Hebrews 13:5.The melody for "Be Still My Soul" was composed by Jean Sibelius. Emily Heider arranged and performed the medley.

I Need Thee Every Hour

These hymns were arranged and performed by Emily Heider. The lyrics of the poem, "Recessional," by Rudyard Kipling were used to make the hymn, "God of Our Fathers Known of Old." The last part of most verses ends, "Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget!"

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