Jesus, Strong and Kind / Complete Set

The popularity of this new hymn by CityAlight has quickly taken off as many congregations are enriched by the simple sweetness of the melody and precious promises in the text. This accompaniment sets the stage in the first stanza (omitting the first refrain), and develops in stanza 1-2 and refrains. Instruments join in on each stanza (with repeats indicated in score and parts), and builds with a beautiful key change and final stanza and refrain. A repeated refrain is built into the music, and decrescendo is also marked after the final refrain. Much rubato should be taken throughout, and instrumentalists should be sensitive to allow the music to “breathe” in between phrases for the sake of the congregation, shaping each line. Instrumentation includes: piano, flute 1-2, clarinet in B-flat, trumpet in B-flat, horn in F, trombone 1-2, tuba, violin 1, violin 2, viola, and cello 1-2.