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	African American Heritage Hymnal Of special value is the inclusion of the prayer and praise hymns, which remain at risk because so few of this genre have ever been musically notated other than in the hearts and memories of believers. View Hymnal's Index

Lead Me, Guide Me Prepared under the auspices of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, this is the hymnal used in virtually every African American Catholic parish in the country. Also Available! Songs of Faith from "Lead Me, Guide Me".Selected songs and hymns as performed by the incomparable St. Augustine Choir from Washington D.C., under the direction of Leon Roberts.

Recordings from the African American Church Music Series

How Excellent Is Thy Name 15 Selections from the African American Church Music Series Conducted by James Abbington	Beams of Heaven 18 Selections from the African American Church Music Series Conducted by James Abbington

Stop By Lord 14 Selections from the African American Church Music Series Conducted by James Abbington	Guide My Feet 14 Selections from the African American Church Music Series Conducted by James Abbington

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Tryin' to Get Ready A collection of spirituals rooted in African musical traditions. Tryin? to Get Ready offers accessible yet authentic arrangements of some of the most beloved spirituals expressing faith, love, humility, and salvation. Clayton White

Readings in African American Church Music and Worship This book brings together, into one major volume, forty chapters, essays, articles, and previously unpublished papers written during the twentieth century on music and worship in the African American church. Compiled and Edited by James Abbington

Waiting to Go! Advent to Pentecost... Based on seven major African American worship hymnals, suggestions of appropriate hymns, as well as anthems, spirituals, gospel songs, and organ music are given for each service. Linda Hollies and James Abbington

Going to Wait! Between Pentecost and Advent... Sure to complement the traditions of all types of congregations, "Going to Wait!" is an excellent reference for all who lead African American Christian worship today! Linda Hollies and James Abbington

To Tell the Truth Directly from his heart, V. Michael McKay shares not only the stories that have inspired his songs, but also the soulful feelings that have molded his close relationship with God, as he struggles "To Tell the Truth". V. Michael McKay

Spirits That Dwell in Deep Woods Originally published in three volumes, they have been edited and combined by James Abbington into one clothbound edition. Also available now are a CD recording of all of the music discussed in the book and a music edition. Wyatt Tee Walker

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God Has Done Marvelous Things A musical and spiritual celebration of unity, reconciliation, and discipleship, this collaboration by Haas and Roberts breaks down the rigid categories that divide liturgical music and our congregations. David Haas and Leon Roberts

Catholic Classics, Volume 7: African American Sacred Songs Favorite spirituals and gospel songs come to life on this seventh volume in the GIA Catholic Classics Series. ValLimar Jansen with Roberts' Revival

The Mass of Saint Cyprian This full mass setting is accessible to varied resources, from cantor and assembly, to the incredible power of an orchestra and gospel choir. Kenneth Louis utilizes call-and-response throughout the mass, making it easy for the assembly to join in. Kenneth W. Louis

Take Me to the Water This is a collection of thirteen arrangements of nineteenth-century African American spirituals. This music rings loud and clear with Alice Parker's well-known love of the sound of a cappella spirituals. Alice Parker and Pamela Warrick-Smith

Come to the Feast It's been some time since we've heard from the composer of the beloved "Taste and See", but "Come to the Feast" is certainly worth the wait. Along with favorites never before available on CD, this lively new collection also includes material James Moore has written in recent years.  James E. Moore, Jr.

Many and Great These collections, quite simply, are unlike anything else in the GIA catalog: songs range from Argentina to South Africa to Russia to Korea. All have withstood the test of time in their own communities, and all include performance notes, English translations, and guitar chords where appropriate. Also Available! Sent by the Lord. Check out this great companion collection to Many and Great.  Wild Goose Worship Group

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