Christmas Joy (Easter Joy) is a seasonal anthem that features texts for both Christmas and Easter. Suggested corresponding lectionary readings for Christmas include Psalm 97, Isaiah 62: 11-12, Luke 2: 1-20, and Titus 3: 4-7; and basic homiletical theme is joining with the heavenly angels to proclaim the good news that the Savior is born! Suggested corresponding lectionary readings for Easter include Psalm 118: 14-24, John 20: 1-9, Acts 10: 34-43, Colossians 3: 1-4, and 1 Corinthians 5: 6-8; one basic homiletical theme is announcing the triumphant Resurrecton of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
- Vendor:
- Alfred
- Composer:
- Words by Jean Anne Shafferman and J. Paul Williams, music by Anna Laura Page
- Date of Publication:
- 4/1994
- Format:
- Choral Octavo
- Grade:
- (L2)
- Level:
- Level 2
- Pages:
- 12
- UPC:
- 38081025049
- Instrumentation:
- Opt. 3-Octave Handbells : SAB / 2-Part Mixed : Choir