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NEAR THE CROSS (Doane)

Composer: W. Howard Doane

An industrialist and philanthropist, William H. Doane (b. Preston, CT, 1832; d. South Orange, NJ, 1915), was also a staunch supporter of evangelistic campaigns and a prolific writer of hymn tunes. He was head of a large woodworking machinery plant in Cincinnati and a civic leader in that city. He showed his devotion to the church by supporting the work of the evangelistic team of Dwight L. Moody and Ira D. Sankey and by endowing Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and Denison University in Granville, Ohio. An amateur composer, Doane wrote over twenty-two hundred hymn and gospel song tunes, and he edited over forty songbooks. Bert Polman… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: NEAR THE CROSS (Doane)
Composer: W. Howard Doane (1869)
Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain
Incipit: 34321 66511 33234
Key: E♭ Major/F Major or modal
Copyright: Public Domain
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Texts

Near the Cross

Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain;
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

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Timeline

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Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • More Hymns for Praise & Worship: Piano/Guitar/Vocal Edition
    Composer/Editor Sarah J. Huffman
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2012) pp. 118
  • We Remember Calvary: A Contemporary Tenebrae Service
    Composer/Editor Joel Raney
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2011) pp. 60
  • Hymn Harmonizations by Hayes: Creative Accompaniments for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 38
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 2: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 304 - 360
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; Emily Maxson Porter
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2008) pp. 335
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 2: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 304 - 360
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; J. Bert Carlson
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 335
  • Hymns Re-Harmonized Piano Solo Keepsake Edition: Creative Chords for the Church Accompanist - 110 Favorites with Chord Symbols and Modulation Charts!
    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2006) pp. 148
  • Two Hundred One Hymn Tune Prelude Miniatures
    Composer/Editor Mark Winchester
    Published By: Frog Music (2005) pp. 110
  • Hymns Re-Harmonized 50 Favorites: Creative Chords for the Church Accompanist
    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2000) pp. 74
  • Let It Rip! At the Piano 2: Congregational Song Accompaniments Volume 2
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Eric Vollen
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2000) pp. 127
  • Organ Arrangements by Dick Sundin of: Your Most-Favored Hymns
    Composer/Editor Dick Sundin
    Published By: Sundin Publications (1994) pp. 16
  • Music Supplement II: The United Methodist Hymnal: Alternate Harmonizations Edition
    Composer/Editor Robert C. Bennett
    Published By: Abingdon Press (1993) pp. 134
  • The Country Western Piano Hymnal: Over 50 Unique Arrangements in the Country Gospel Style
    Composer/Editor David Smither
    Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1980) pp. 72
  • Organ Variations for Hymn Singing
    Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
    Published By: Broadman Press (1977) pp. 44
  • The Evangelistic Piano Hymnal: Over 270 stylistic arrangements with "runs" and "fill-ins"
    Composer/Editor David Smither
    Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1976) pp. 95
  • The Organ-Piano Duet Hymnal
    Composer/Editor Ellen Jane Lorenz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1961) pp. 42

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Piano

  • Piano Arrangements of Great Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Don Whitman
    Published By: Standard Publishing Company (1951) pp. 10

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trombone Counter-melody

  • 61 Trombone Hymns & Counter-Melodies Volume 2
    Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1981) pp. 22

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trumpet Descant

  • Hymns & Descants for Trumpet
    Composer/Editor William Bay
    Published By: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (1985) pp. 60
  • 61 Trumpet Hymns & Descants Volume 2
    Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1980) pp. 22

Organ Solo

  • Sixty-Second Service Solutions for Organ: Short, Versatile Hymn Arrangements for the Church Organists
    Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2021) pp. 42
  • The Organist's Library Volume 65
    Composer/Editor Matthew McConnell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 19
  • PedalPoint Volume 38 Number 3 April May June 2018: The Magazine for Church Pianist and Organists
    Composer/Editors Ithamar Conkey; Keith Christopher
    Published By: LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (2018) pp. 32
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 81 Number 4 March April 2018: The Service Music Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Matthew McConnell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 19
  • In the Depths of His Love: Five Hymn Arrangements for Organ
    Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2017) pp. 18
  • Advent THrough Easter: Organ Music for the Church Year
    Composer/Editor Robert Lau
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 15
  • Prayerful Preludes Set 5: For Organ
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Powell
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2015) pp. 8
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 49 Number 3 January February 2015: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Robert Hebble
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 18
  • The Organist's Library Volume 55
    Composer/Editor James Southbridge
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 24
  • PedalPoint Volume 33 Number 3 April May June 2013: For Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editor Gayden C. Sikes
    Published By: LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (2013) pp. 30
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 76 Number 4 March April 2013: The Service Music Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; James Southbridge
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 24
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 34 Number 2 January February 2012: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; John G. Barr
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2012) pp. 16
  • Gospel Prelude Collection
    Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2011) pp. 24
  • Let Me Walk with Thee: Artistic Organ Settings of Enduring Meditative Hymns
    Composer/Editor James Southbridge
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2010) pp. 3
  • O Sacred head: An Organ Collection for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter
    Composer/Editors Michael Shea; Franklin Ritter
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2010) pp. 21
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 32 Number 2 January 2010 General, Lent, Holy Week, Funerals: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Larry Harris
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2010) pp. 6
  • Near the Cross: Holy Week Reflections for Organ
    Composer/Editor Robert Hebble
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2009) pp. 11
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 43 Number 4 March April 2009: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Dale Wood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2009) pp. 21
  • The Cross and the Crown: Compiled for the Busy Organist by James Southbridge
    Composer/Editors James Southbridge; Richard Alan Martens
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 28
  • Thine the Glory: Accessible Organ Music for Lent and Easter
    Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2005) pp. 6
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 33: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
    Composer/Editor Franklin Ritter
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 3
  • The Ready-to-Play Organist: Lent and Easter
    Composer/Editor Todd Kendall
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 19
  • Hymns of Majesty and Contemplation Volume One: Beloved hymns arranged for the organ as Calls to Worship, Preludes, Offertories, and Postludes
    Composer/Editor Donald Campfield
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (2002) pp. 10
  • The Organist Volume 106 Number 1 March April 2002: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Franklin Ritter
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 3
  • The Organist Volume 105 Number 3 July August 2001: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Carol M. Johnson; Allen James
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2001) pp. 73
  • A Quiet Time in the Garden of Prayer: Organ Meditations by Susan Caudill
    Composer/Editor Susan Caudill
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1999) pp. 18
  • Organ Music for Lent and Easter
    Composer/Editor Joyce Jones
    Published By: Warner Brothers Publications, Inc. (1997) pp. 4
  • Exalted Praise: Hymn Arrangements for Organ
    Composer/Editor Dennis R. Johnson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1995) pp. 12
  • In Praise of God: Organ Arrangements for Worship and Special Occasions
    Composer/Editor Gayden C. Sikes
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (1995) pp. 37
  • PedalPoint Volume 13 Number 2 January February March 1994: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; John Wyatt Burson
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1994) pp. 29
  • Softly and Tenderly Volume 3: Organ Meditations on Contemplative Hymns
    Composer/Editor Dale Wood
    Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1994) pp. 8
  • Let Us Break Bread Together: Organ Arrangements for Communion Service
    Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
    Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1992) pp. 14
  • Preludes to the Past Volume 3: Organ Settings of Enduring 19th Century Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Emma Lou Diemer
    Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1992) pp. 6
  • PedalPoint Volume 10 Number 2 January February March 1991: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; J. Adleyn Geiger
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1991) pp. 17
  • Songs of Assurance: Hymn Medleys for Organ
    Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (1991) pp. 20
  • Organ Music for Lent to Easter
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; James Denton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1989) pp. 12
  • The Mourning Lamb: Holy Week Meditations
    Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Hinshaw Music, Inc. (1989) pp. 9
  • Preludes, Meditations, and Quiet Postludes: For Organ
    Composer/Editor Robert Graham
    Published By: Columbia Lady Music, Inc. (1988) pp. 21
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 51 Number 3 February 1988: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; James Denton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1988) pp. 20
  • A Communion Medley: Hymns for the Lord's Supper For the Church Organist
    Composer/Editor Gayden C. Sikes
    Published By: Van Ness Press, Inc. (1987) pp. 9
  • A Treasury of Gospel Favorites for Organ No. 3
    Composer/Editors Eugene McCluskey; Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1985) pp. 50
  • The Organist Volume 88 Number 1 March 1984: A Bi-monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors James Mansfield; Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1984) pp. 56
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 17 Number 3 January 1983: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Howard Wells; Fred B. Binckes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1983) pp. 68
  • The Sacred Organ Folio No. 26
    Composer/Editor Fred B. Binckes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1982) pp. 68
  • Gospel Hymn Voluntaries Number 4 for the Organ
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1981) pp. 29
  • Gospel Hymn Voluntaries Number Four: For the Organ
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1981) pp. 29
  • Holy Week Hymns and Classics: Arranged for Organ
    Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1981) pp. 11
  • In Remembrance of Me: Organ Arrangements for Communion Service
    Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1981) pp. 34
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 42 Number 5 June 1979: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Lani Smith; Gregg Sewell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1979) pp. 20
  • A Treasury of Gospel Favorites for Organ No. 2
    Composer/Editors Lani Smith; Richard Alan Martens
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1978) pp. 42
  • The Easter Promise: Easy Organ Voluntaries for the Easter Season
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Gregg Sewell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1978) pp. 8
  • Let Us Break Bread Together: Organ Meditations for the Lord's Supper
    Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
    Published By: Broadman Press (1977) pp. 12
  • The Collected Works of Don Hustad: An Anthology of Organ Arrangements Collected from the Published Works of Organist, Composer Don Hustad
    Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1976) pp. 65
  • Impressions for the Organ: Hymn Preludes for the Organ
    Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
    Published By: Broadman Press (1974) pp. 22
  • Gospel Hymn Devotions - Number Three: Thirteen Transcriptions for Organ - Standard or Spinet Keyboards
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Richard Alan Martens
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1973) pp. 23
  • The Organist Volume 76 Number 1 March 1972: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Roger C. Wilson; Richard Alan Martens
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1972) pp. 31
  • The Organist's Collection of: Favorite Gospel Songs Number 3
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1972) pp. 30
  • Hymn Favorites for Organ Book Four
    Composer/Editor Ethel Tench Rogers
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1971) pp. 9
  • The Amateur Organist No. 59: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
    Composer/Editor Richard Alan Martens
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1971) pp. 31
  • Gospel Stylings for the Modern Organist: The Gospel Songs of Fanny Crosby
    Composer/Editors Ralph Sunden; William McMains
    Published By: Hal Leonard / Pointer Publications, Inc. (1970) pp. 4
  • Our Favorite Hymns: Devotional Meditations for Church and Home
    Composer/Editors Shay Torrent; Lois White
    Published By: Porter Heaps Music (1969) pp. 18
  • Gospel Hymns for Organ: Registered for All Organs
    Composer/Editor Ralph Sunden
    Published By: Pointer System, Inc. (1968) pp. 38
  • The Chapel Organist Volume Two: Designed for Worship, Evangelism and the Home
    Composer/Editor Norman Johnson
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1967) pp. 44
  • Organ Offertories Book 2: Transcriptions of Hymns and Sacred Songs
    Composer/Editor Winifred Lamb Winans
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1966) pp. 18
  • The Organist Volume 70 Number 1 March 1966: A Bi-monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Rob Roy Peery; Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1966) pp. 11
  • Gospel Hymn Voluntaries Number 3: For Organ
    Composer/Editor N`Sarah L. Poole
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1964) pp. 16
  • Gospel Hymn Voluntaries Number 3 for Organ: Based on Familiar Gospel Hymns
    Composer/Editor N`Sarah L. Poole
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1964) pp. 16
  • Organ Voluntaries Based on Early American Hymn Tunes: For Organ - Hammond Registration Included
    Composer/Editor Herbert Colvin
    Published By: R. D. Row Music Company, Inc. (1964) pp. 7
  • Lorenz's Organ Album No. 37: Three-Staff Voluntaries for the Church Organ
    Composer/Editor Percy W. MacDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1963) pp. 31
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 26 Number 5 June 1963: A Bi-Monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Ellen Jane Lorenz; Percy Wicker MacDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1963) pp. 31
  • Organ Preludes on Hymns Old and New: Registered for Pipe & Electric Organ
    Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1960) pp. 26
  • The Organist Volume 63 Number 1 March 1959: A Bi-monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Rob Roy Peery; Sarah L. Poole
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1959) pp. 28
  • Album of Familiar Hymns Book 2
    Composer/Editor Earl Roland Larson
    Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1956) pp. 12
  • Organ Voluntaries for the Easter Season (Number One)
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1956) pp. 5
  • Lorenz's Communion Hymn Voluntaries: For Organ
    Composer/Editor James Bryson Porter
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1953) pp. 20
  • Sacred Transcriptions for the Organ: Favorite Gospel Song and Hymn Melodies
    Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1950) pp. 23
  • Van Denman Thompson's Hymn Meditations for Pipe Organ Volume Two
    Composer/Editor Near the Cross
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1946) pp. 42
  • Twenty-Four Hymn Voluntaries
    Composer/Editor James Bryson Porter
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1944) pp. 14

Piano Solo

  • Every in Joyful Song!: Hymns of Fanny Crosby for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Lloyd Larson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2020) pp. 17
  • Hymn Miniatures for Piano
    Composer/Editor John Carter
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2016) pp. 38
  • The Church Pianist Volume 32 Number 3 January February 2016: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 22
  • This Is My Story! Hymn Heritage Series: Fanny Crosby's Inspiring Hymns for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Mary McDonald
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 28
  • Hymn Tunes Great and Small: Inspiring Solos and Flexible Interludes for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editor Lloyd A. Larson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 30
  • Playing for Church: Intermediate
    Composer/Editors Harold H. DeCou; Charise Webster
    Published By: North Valley Publications (2014) pp. 12
  • What Can I Play on Sunday? Complete Collection: 610 Easily Prepared Piano Arrangements for Services throughout the Year
    Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2013) pp. 38
  • Hymns You Love: Your Favorite Composers Share a Few of Your Favorites
    Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 49
  • Composer/Editor Joel Raney
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2011) pp. 42
  • Simply Beautiful: Piano Stylings for the Sanctuary
    Composer/Editor Vicki Tucker Courtney
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2010) pp. 22
  • Sacrifice and Triumph: Distinctive Piano Hymn Settings for Lent and Easter
    Composer/Editors David Sarandon; Becky Waters
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2009) pp. 6, 32
  • Sunday Morning Holiday Companion: 33 Timeless Selections for Worship Throughout the year
    Composer/Editor Victor Labenske
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2009) pp. 10
  • The Church Pianist Volume 25 Number 4 March April 2009: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2009) pp. 14
  • Forever Exalted!: Contemporary Medleys of Praise
    Composer/Editor Lloyd Larson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2008) pp. 27
  • Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 6
  • Sanctuary Sketches: Brief Piano Hymn Arrangements Right When You Need Them!
    Composer/Editor Matt Hyzer
    Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (2006) pp. 18
  • What Can I Play on Sunday? Book 1: January & February Services: 10 Easily Prepared Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2006) pp. 36
  • Come, Thou Fount: Timeless Hymns for Today's Church
    Composer/Editor Lavawan Riley
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2005) pp. 42
  • Come, Thou Fount: Piano Solos to Touch the Heart
    Composer/Editor J. Bert Carlson
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2004) pp. 26
  • The Church Pianist Volume 20 Number 4 March April 2004: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors David Sarandon; Lenny Seidel
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2004) pp. 34
  • Classical Hymns: Ten Hymn Settings for Piano Solo Arranged in the Styles of Ten Master Composers
    Composer/Editor Craig Courtney
    Published By: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (2003) pp. 33
  • Composer/Editor John Carter
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2003) pp. 15
  • To God Be the Glory: Best Loved Hymns to Fanny Crosby
    Composer/Editor Stan Pethel
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2003) pp. 22
  • Reflections of the Cross: Piano Solo Medley
    Composer/Editor Joan Cupp
    Published By: Schaum Publications, Inc. (2002) pp. 2
  • Amazing Grace: Hymn Favorites for the Piano Soloist
    Composer/Editor Carolyne M. Taylor
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2001) pp. 38
  • I Will Follow
    Composer/Editor Faye Lopez
    Published By: The Wilds Christian Association, Inc. (2001) pp. 26
  • Creative Keyboard's Complete Church Pianist: Hymn Arrangements for Every Occasion
    Composer/Editor Gail Smith
    Published By: Creative Keyboard Publications (2000) pp. 49
  • Hymnproviser 3 (Piano Series): Solos of Meditation & Worship
    Composer/Editor Shelly Hamilton
    Published By: Majesty Music, Inc. (2000) pp. 26
  • Images of the Cross: Solo Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Lloyd A. Larson
    Published By: Thomas House Publications (2000) pp. 6
  • Let the Lower Lights Be Burning: Piano Solos for Intermediate Level Pianists
    Composer/Editor Rebecca Bonam
    Published By: SoundForth (2000) pp. 21
  • Quiet Reflections Volume One: Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Holy Communion, Service of Worship and Personal Devotion
    Composer/Editor Mark Looney
    Published By: John Rich Music Press (2000) pp. 8
  • Composer/Editor Robert C. Lau
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2000) pp. 22
  • Still . . . Thinking On These Things: For Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Jay Rouse
    Published By: PraiseGathering Music (2000) pp. 49
  • The Church Pianist Volume 16 Number 4 March April 2000: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editor Chris Addison
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2000) pp. 20
  • By Request: Sacred Piano Favorites Arranged by Stan Pethel
    Composer/Editor Stan Pethel
    Published By: GlorySound (1999) pp. 14
  • Hymns with a Contemporary Touch: Arrangements for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor John Turner
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1999) pp. 52
  • Inspirational Treasures: Instrumental Favorite Hymns
    Composer/Editor Gary Prim
    Published By: Combs Music International (1999) pp. 67
  • O worship the king: For Piano
    Composer/Editor Jeffrey Bennett
    Published By: Broadman Press (1999) pp. 31
  • PedalPoint Volume 18 Number 2 January February March 1999: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Jody Brown
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1999) pp. 32
  • The Church Pianist Volume 15 Number 3 January February 1999: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Edward Broughton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1999) pp. 14
  • Worship the King for Piano
    Composer/Editor Jeffrey Bennett
    Published By: Broadman Press (1999) pp. 31
  • An Instrument of Your Peace: For Piano
    Composer/Editor Joel Raney
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1998) pp. 37
  • The Church Pianist Volume 14 Number 4 March April 1998: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Robert W. Thygerson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 12
  • Gospel Time for Piano Volume 2
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Alison Prestwood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1997) pp. 31
  • The Anthony Burger Collection: Arrangements for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Anthony Burger
    Published By: Gaither Music Company, Inc. (1997) pp. 13
  • An Anthology of Sacred Piano Arrangements Volume 1
    Composer/Editor Lenny Seidel
    Published By: Grace Unlimited Publications (1996) pp. 90
  • Impressions for Worship: Solo Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Martha Sherrill Kelsey
    Published By: Light of the World Music (1996) pp. 16
  • The Master's Touch: A Treasury for the Advanced Pianist
    Composer/Editor Ken Farrell
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1996) pp. 86
  • The Church Pianist Volume 11 Number 4 March April 1995: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Alison Prestwood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1995) pp. 14
  • Lenten and Easter Favorites: For the Piano
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Ron Loree
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1994) pp. 34
  • Meditations: Reflective Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Larry Mayfield
    Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1994) pp. 18
  • PedalPoint Volume 12 Number 2 January February March 1993: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Mark Edwards
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1993) pp. 26
  • Composer/Editor John Carter
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1991) pp. 16
  • PedalPoint Volume 10 Number 3 April May June 1991: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Lynn Shaw Bailey
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1991) pp. 24
  • The Church Pianist Volume 7 Number 4 March April 1991: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Ron Loree
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1991) pp. 15
  • 20 Piano Hymns Volume Two
    Composer/Editor Lari Goss
    Published By: Stamps-Baxter Music (1988) pp. 7
  • The Church Pianist Volume 4 Number 4 March 1988: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1988) pp. 8
  • Rhapsodies: 12 Concert Arrangements for the Advanced Pianist
    Composer/Editor Kevin Eubanks
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1987) pp. 54
  • The Best of Mark Hayes
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Shawnee Press, Inc. (1987) pp. 54
  • Gospel Piano Country Style
    Composer/Editor David Huntsinger
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1986) pp. 30
  • Praise Hymns for Piano
    Composer/Editor Lloyd A. Larson
    Published By: GlorySound (1985) pp. 10
  • The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
    Composer/Editor David Smither
    Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 161
  • PedalPoint Volume 3 Number 2 January February March 1984: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Robin McGee
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1984) pp. 25
  • Quiet Time Piano Volume One The Hymns: Simply Beautiful Arrangements for Private Moments of Inspiration & Relaxation
    Composer/Editor Dick Bolks
    Published By: Jolica Music (1984) pp. 30
  • Electric Piano
    Composer/Editor Dick Torrans
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1983) pp. 22
  • Four Hymns for the Concert Pianist
    Composer/Editor John Nordquist
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1983) pp. 6
  • Well-Tempered Praise II: Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: GlorySound (1983) pp. 42
  • PedalPoint Volume 1 Number 3 April May June 1982: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Albin C. Whitworth
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1982) pp. 10
  • Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead us: Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Albin C. Whitworth
    Published By: Broadman Press (1981) pp. 30
  • Advanced Sacred Music Solos Level 8
    Composer/Editors John Kraus; David Carr Glover
    Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1973) pp. 8
  • All-Time Gospel Favorites for Piano
    Composer/Editor Geoffrey R. Lorenz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1972) pp. 6
  • World's Favorite Hymn Variations for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Lawrence Grant
    Published By: Ashley Publications, Inc. (1969) pp. 78
  • Sacred Piano Transcriptions
    Composer/Editor Chester Nordman
    Published By: Shattinger International Publications (1967) pp. 68
  • Keyboard Medleys: Distinctive Sacred Arrangements for the Piano
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1965) pp. 22
  • Piano Pieces for Special Seasons - An Album of Sacred Compositions for the Piano: Lent Palm Sunday Good Friday Communion Easter Mother's Day Thanksgiving Christmas
    Composer/Editor Rob Roy Peery
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1963) pp. 39
  • Highlights of Familiar Hymns: In Transcriptions for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editors Georg Walter Anthony; Clarence R. Kohlmann
    Published By: Theodore Presser Company (1959) pp. 37
  • More Concert Transcriptions of Favorite Hymns: For Piano
    Composer/Editor Clarence Kohlmann
    Published By: Theodore Presser Company (1944) pp. 33
  • Sacred Transcriptions for Piano No. 1
    Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1941) pp. 15

Piano and Organ Duet

  • What Can We Play on Sunday? Book 1: January & February Services: 6 Easily Prepared Piano Duet Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Robert D. Vandall
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2011) pp. 26
  • Wonderful Peace: Easy Duets for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor Gayden C. Sikes
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (2002) pp. 62
  • Great Hymns of the Cross: For Lent and Easter
    Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 3
  • Praise and Inspiration: 11 Hymns of Faith for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1996) pp. 63
  • Seasons: Piano-Organ Duets for Special Occasions
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (1995) pp. 12
  • Worship the King: Hymn Arrangements for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editors Ron Sprunger; Linda Sprunger
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1993) pp. 55
  • At the Cross: Organ - Piano Duets
    Composer/Editor Edward L. Good
    Published By: Broadman Press (1987) pp. 37
  • Come, Thou Almighty King: Duets for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editors Stan Pethel; James Pethel
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1986) pp. 42
  • Eleven Hymns Worth Remembering: Simplified Arrangements for Piano and Organ Duets
    Composer/Editor W. Elmo Mercer
    Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1976) pp. 22
  • Bock to Bock Volume 1 Organ/Piano Duets: A Collection of Hymns and Gospel Songs
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Gentry Publications (1974) pp. 38
  • Gospel Hymn Duets for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor Rob Roy Peery
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1962) pp. 30
  • The Organ-Piano Hymnal
    Composer/Editor Ellen Jane Lorenz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1961) pp. 40

Instruments: Piano and Solo Keyboard or Instrument

  • Shared Praise: Keyboard Dues with Color
    Composer/Editor Teresa Patterson Wilhelmi
    Published By: General Words and Music Company (1988) pp. 42

Instruments: Instrumental Solo

  • Timeless Tunes Vol. 2: For Solo Instrument and Piano
    Composer/Editor Mark Albrecht
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 10

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

  • Four Hands in Praise: Exciting Arrangements of Classic Hymns for 1 Piano, 4 Hands
    Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 26
  • Near the Cross: Gospel Duets for Piano -- Four Hands
    Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1987) pp. 2
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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #280
Text: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
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Text: Lejos De Mi Padre Dios
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The United Methodist Hymnal #301
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African American Heritage Hymnal #252

African American Heritage Hymnal #252
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #321

African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #321

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Blessed Assurance #24
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Celebrating Grace Hymnal #642
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Celebremos Su Gloria #323

Celebremos Su Gloria #323
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Chalice Hymnal #587

Chalice Hymnal #587
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Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #351

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #351

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #151

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #151

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #357

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #357
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Evangelical Lutheran Worship #335

Evangelical Lutheran Worship #335

Glorious Praise at The Colonies #140a

Glorious Praise at The Colonies #140a

Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #627

Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #627
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Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día #300

Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día #300

Hinário para o Culto Cristão #395

Hinário para o Culto Cristão #395

Hymnal #617

Hymnal #617
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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #347

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #347
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Hymns of Faith #364

Hymns of Faith #364
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Hymns of Promise #163

Hymns of Promise #163
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Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #300

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #300
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Lift Every Voice and Sing II #29

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #29
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Louvores ao Rei #89

Louvores ao Rei #89

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #239

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #239
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One in Faith #674

One in Faith #674
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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #371

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #371
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Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #359

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #359

Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #403

Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #403
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Precious Memories #35

Precious Memories #35

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #484

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #484
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Rejoice Hymns #313

Rejoice Hymns #313
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Sacred Selections for the Church #46

Sacred Selections for the Church #46

Sacred Songs of the Church #728

Sacred Songs of the Church #728
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Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #312

Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #312

Sheng tu shi ge = Hymnary (聖徒詩歌) #78

Sheng tu shi ge = Hymnary (聖徒詩歌) #78
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Sing Joyfully #257

Sing Joyfully #257
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Small Church Music #99

Songs of Faith and Praise #383

Songs of Faith and Praise #383
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Songs of Zion #19
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Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #10

Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #10

Śpiewnik Ewangelicki #156

Śpiewnik Ewangelicki #156
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The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #300

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #300
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The Celebration Hymnal #319

The Celebration Hymnal #319

The Christian Life Hymnal #288

The Christian Life Hymnal #288
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The Covenant Hymnal #382

The Covenant Hymnal #382
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The Cyber Hymnal #4518

The Cyber Hymnal #4518
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The Cyber Hymnal #8251
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The Cyber Hymnal #10277
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The Cyber Hymnal #13358
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The Cyber Hymnal #13405
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The Cyber Hymnal #13742
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The Cyber Hymnal #14608
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The Cyber Hymnal #15348

The Cyber Hymnal #15348
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The Cyber Hymnal #15424

The Cyber Hymnal #15424
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The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #385

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #385

The Liturgical Harp #40

The Liturgical Harp #40

The Minter Lane Hymnal VI #82

The Minter Lane Hymnal VI #82
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The New Century Hymnal #197

The New Century Hymnal #197
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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #103

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #103
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The United Methodist Hymnal #301

The United Methodist Hymnal #301
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The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement II #133

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement II #133

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement II #134

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement II #134
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The Worshiping Church #549

The Worshiping Church #549
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This Far By Faith #73

This Far By Faith #73
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Timeless Truths #504

Timeless Truths #504
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Total Praise #248

Total Praise #248
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Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #264

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #264
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TTT-Himnaro Cigneta #64

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Voices United #142

Voices United #142
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Worship and Rejoice #479

Worship and Rejoice #479

Worship His Majesty #230

Worship His Majesty #230
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Yes, Lord! #244

Yes, Lord! #244
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ترانيم الإيمان #55

ترانيم الإيمان #55

تسابيح المحبة #96

تسابيح المحبة #96
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نظم المرامير #73

نظم المرامير #73
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نظم المرامير #357

نظم المرامير #357

生命聖詩 - Hymns of Life, 1986 #367

生命聖詩 - Hymns of Life, 1986 #367

찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #183

찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #183
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