Description

Martin Luther’s Reformation hymn, “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word,” set to the tune ERHALT UNS, HERR, is a prayer to the Trinity: that God the Father will keep his kingdom from the powers of evil, that God the Son will rule the church, and that God the Spirit will bring peace and unity on earth and support us in our “final strife,” the doorway to eternal life. This arrangement is fitting for times of war and persecution, for expressions of solidarity with other peoples, as a prayer hymn before the proclamation of God’s Word, and for peace services. Available in compatible editions for 2 or 3 octaves and for 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves, this level 2+ arrangement includes LV, malleted high trebles off the table, and shaking. Thickly-scored bass bells carry the melody in the second stanza, accompanied by malleted high treble bells, and the forceful final stanza concludes with a stirring reminder of life after death. With the subtitle, The Glory of These Forty Days, the piece will also be appropriate during the Lenten season.

Voicing: 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves handchimes

Arranger: Cathy Moklebust

Tune Source: ERHALT UNS, HERR

Season: Lent

Level: 2+

Watch the score with music here!

Also available:
CGB1462 2-3 Octaves
CGB1462e 2-3 Octaves (Digital)
CGB1463e 3-7 Octaves (Digital)