For the Beauty of the Earth

by Conrad Kocher (arr. Donald Shabkie of Donald Shabkie Music)

This is an flute/piano setting of the hymn For the Beauty of the Earth. It's idiom is classical/jazz.

Also in 'SACRED INSTRUMENTAL':

• Introit on St. Denio (Immortal Invisible)
  by Welsh (arr. Donald Shabkie of Donald Shabkie Music)

Three Meditations on the Passion/ II. Falling Sun

by Donald Shabkie of Donald Shabkie Music

In the Middle Ages, Christians were frequently enjoined to meditate on the Passion of Christ. By dwelling in their devotions upon the suffering humanity of Jesus, his followers were moved to sorrow for their sins that made his suffering necessary. The words for the three songs in this suite are translated from Middle English lyrics written presumably as aids to penitential meditation.

This song translates one of the loveliest of the ...

Also in 'EASTER / LENT':

• Three Meditations on the Passion/ I. When on the Cross
  by Donald Shabkie of Donald Shabkie Music
• Three Meditations on the Passion/ III. You Who Are Passing by the Road
  by Donald Shabkie of Donald Shabkie Music
• How Beautiful on the Mountains
  by Donald Shabkie of Donald Shabkie Music