I am very excited to tell you about the single most comprehensive recording of the treasures of classic Lutheran hymnody:

Heirs of the Reformation

I strongly encourage you to visit the web site for “Heirs” and sample the tracks. Consider getting a group order at your congregation together for this resource. We will be sending more information in the mail on this to all Lutheran congregations.

At the web site you can also download and read the little booklet included with the collection, which is, in itself, a gem.

The new Heirs of the Reformation: Treasures of the Singing Church showcases Lutheran music of the generations immediately following Luther’s time. Using choir, soloists, modern instruments, and historical instruments, this varied collection includes well-loved hymns, some Lutheran gems, and modern settings of old favorites.

Purchase 5 or more CD sets of Heirs of the Reformation for $30.00 each, regularly $44.95. Offer good through March 31, 2009.

At the website you can also download a bulletin insert and a newsletter article to use to promote this collection. Scroll down toward the bottom of the page.

Here are the tracks on the collection:

CD1

1. Awake, My Heart, with Gladness

2. A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth

3. O Jesus So Sweet, O Jesus So Mild

4. Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus

5. Born Is a Child / We Praise You, Jesus

6. Oh, Be Joyful in the Lord

7. If God Himself Be for Me

8. Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness

9. In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust

10. Sing Your Psalms (Psallite)

11. When in the Hour of Deepest Need

12. Lord, Let at Last Thine Angels Come

CD2

13. O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

14. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

15. Now Thank We All Our God

16. Woman, Why Weepest Thou

17. O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright

18. Alleluia! O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly

19. What God Ordains Is Always Good

20. The Quempas Carol

21. Glory to God in the Highest

22. From God Can Nothing Move Me

23. Now Rest beneath Night’s Shadow

CD3

24. In Thee Is Gladness

25. Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode

26. All My Heart This Night Rejoices

27. Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying

28. Salvation Now to Us Has Come

29. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

30. O Holy Jesus

31. O Beloved Shepherds

32. Evening and Morning

33. If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee

34. Jesu, My Heart’s Treasure

CD4

35. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

36. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

37. Today Is Risen Christ the Lord

38. Christians, to the Paschal Victim

39. Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good

40. And Mary Said to the Angel

41. Now Sing We, Now Rejoice

42. My Soul, Now Bless Thy Maker

43. Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart

44. Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me

45. Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide