January 9, 2022

Baptism of Our Lord — Lectionary 1 (Year C)

In one branch of the Christian church, the Eastern Orthodox family, the story of the magi and the story of Jesus' baptism are usually told together in early January. We’ll do some of the same on the next Sing For Joy. I hope you’ll join us.

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Scriptures for this Program

  • (1R) Isaiah 43:1-7
  • (PS) Psalm 29
  • (2R) Acts 8:14-17
  • (G) Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

The Baptism of ChristJohn Weaver (G)
Choir of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church: New York, NY / John Weaver
(CD) The Music of John Weaver / JAV RECORDINGS / JAV 157
© 2005 JAV Recordings, New York, NY, USA
pipe-organ-recordings.com

Baptism of ChristPeter Hallock (G)
Saint Mark's Cathedral Choir: Seattle, WA / J. Melvin Butler
(CD) How Brightly Shines the Morning Star: Music for Epiphany / GOTHIC / G-49258
© 2007 Gothic, Gothic Records, Inc. P.O. Box 414, Orcas, WA, 98280, USA
www.gothicrecords.com

When Jesus Went to Jordan's Stream (CHRIST UNSER HERR ZUM JORDAN KAM)Geystliche Gesangk Buchleyn / Martin Luther, lyricist / Lucas Osiander, arranger / F. Bland Tucker, translator (G)
Saint Mark's Cathedral Choir: Seattle, WA / J. Melvin Butler
(CD) How Brightly Shines the Morning Star: Music for Epiphany / GOTHIC / G-49258
© 2007 Gothic, Gothic Records, Inc. P.O. Box 414, Orcas, WA, 98280, USA
www.gothicrecords.com

Tribus miraculisLuca Marenzio (G)
The Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral: London, United Kingdom / John Scott
(CD) Epiphany at St. Paul's / HYPERION / CDA67269
© 2002 Hyperion, Hyperion Records Limited, P.O. Box 25, London, SE9 1AX, United Kingdom
www.hyperion-records.co.uk

Down to the River to PrayAmerican Folk Tune / American Folk Hymn, lyricist (G)
First Baptist Church Choir: White House, TN / Alison Krauss, soloist
(CD) O Brother, Where Art Thou? / LOST HIGHWAY / 088 170-069-2 DG02
© 2000 Lost Highway, 10 Universal City Plaza 4th Floor, Universal City, CA, 91308, USA
www.umusic.com

Here's A Pretty Little BabyAfrican American Spiritual / André Thomas, arranger (G)
The St. Olaf Choir: Northfield, MN / Anton Armstrong
(CD) Dawn of Redeeming Grace / ST. OLAF RECORDS / E-2198
© 1997 St. Olaf Records, St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN, 55057, USA
www.stolafrecords.com