Ecclesiastical Art
Electronic clip-art on CD (2nd edition)
Ed Riojas
$34.99, plus shipping and handling.

These line-art drawings by Lutheran artist Ed Riojas are perfect for church bulletins, newsletters, brochures, and other devotional or catechetical publications in your parish. In fact, they are suitable for any occasion requiring biblical clip-art. Each CD includes:

• More than 300 high-resolution (300 dpi) digital black and white images in .TIF format for easy use with PC and Macintosh computers.
• Images are arranged for easy access for those using either one-year or three-year lectionaries. They have been indexed with the revised lectionary for Lutheran Service Book in mind, though they can be easily used with the current lectionaries.
•  A Scripture index for all images, making it a snap to find an image for almost any Sunday service, Sunday school, Confirmation, or Bible class.
• Images are conveniently located on one professionally produced CD-ROM, with matching jewel case.

Clip-art samples and order information are available at: http://www.higherthings.org/store.html

Hymns for All Saints: Vocal and Organ Settings of Christian Hymnody
2-CD Set
CPH, order no. 99-1725
$21.95

Hymns for All Saints provides engaging settings of traditional Christian hymnody with superb vocal clarity and imaginative improvised organ accompaniments. Recordings of some of the most beloved hymns include: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” “Beautiful Savior,” “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less,” Built on the  rock the Church Doth Stand,” and “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” Perfect for listening in the car, at home or work.

Hymns in the Life of the Church
The Good Shepherd Institute
Concordia Theological Seminary Press, 2004
To order, (260) 452-2160.
$24.70

This volume contains the papers delivered at the Fourth Annual Conference of the Good Shepherd Institute, November 2-4, 2003. Contributors include: Dean O. Wenthe, Richard C. Resch, Stephen P. Starke, Joseph Herl, Lawrence R. Rast, Jr., Carl F. Schalk, Jon D. Vieker, and Arthur A. Just, Jr. Topics include:

• Hymns in the Life of the Church: Defining our Singing to Together
• Discerning Strengths and Weaknesses of Hymns
• The Lutheran Roots of Our Hymnody
• Historic Departures: Pietism, Rationalism, and Revivalism
• The Roots of American Lutheran Hymnody
• Hymns for Lutherans Today: New Hymns from the Lutheran Hymnal Project

Also included are interviews with the three most prolific Lutheran hymn writers today: Jaroslav J. Vajda, Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., and Stephen P. Starke.

Key Words in Church Music
Enlarged and Expanded
Carl Schalk, editor
CPH, order no. 99-1689
$60

This update of the 1978 original features completely revised articles on a wealth of topics related to the making of music in the church. It will include useful historical information as well as practical suggestions and ideas. New topics have also been added to reflect current trends in church music. This comprehensive resource will be a must-have not only for church musicians but also for pastors as they seek a richer understanding of the role of music in the church.

Martin Luther: Hymns, Ballads, Chants, Truth
4-CD Set
CPH, order no. 99-1726
$44.95

This recording contains all of the hymns of Martin Luther in English translation. Using a variety of musical settings, the choir demonstrates the richness of hymn singing in the Lutheran tradition. Nothing else like it available; it is sure to become a classic.