Created In Your Image (arr. Edwin M. Willmington): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Michael W. Smith / Arranged by Edwin M. Willmington
Item: 35-PK01556610
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Gloria Gaither and Michael W. Smith have created poetry and melody to express the transcendent concept that we have all been created in the image of God, Imago Dei. Arranged in two-part voicing (Hi-Low), this anthem is singable by children or adults and everything in between. Instrumental parts for strings and oboe are also available.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01556610
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About the Artist: Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith is a Grammy Award-winning artist whose work spans contemporary Christian music, pop, and film scoring. His collaborations with Gloria Gaither have produced some of the most enduring modern hymn texts in worship settings, combining accessible melodies with profound theological depth. Smith's gift for writing music that speaks across generations and skill levels has made him a central figure in shaping congregational and choral repertoire for the past four decades.
Why we love this
Willmington's arrangement captures the reflective power of Smith and Gaither's text while keeping the musical demands reasonable enough for mixed-age ensembles. The two-part voicing prevents the piece from feeling elementary, and the optional string and oboe parts add warmth and color without requiring a full orchestra. Programming this gives your ensemble a theologically substantial piece that genuinely engages singers and listeners alike.
What to expect
The piece balances reverence with accessibility, offering tender moments of introspection alongside broader, more confident assertion of the anthem's central message. Willmington's arrangement lets the melody breathe, allowing singers and listeners to absorb the theological weight of being made in God's image without feeling rushed or overwrought.
Who it's for
This arrangement suits youth choirs, adult community choirs, children's choirs with some singing experience, and intergenerational worship settings. Directors seeking sacred repertoire that works equally well in concert and liturgical contexts will find the two-part voicing practical without compromising musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the two-part voicing so neither line dominates; the text's meaning relies on both voices inhabiting the same emotional space
- If using instrumental parts, let the strings support and shade the vocal line rather than doubling it throughout, which will preserve the piece's intimacy
- Take time with any fermatas or held notes to allow the poetry of 'created in your image' to land with weight and stillness
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary sacred works to build a service or concert that speaks to questions of identity and belonging. It also works well as an opening piece for a program exploring modern hymn writing, or as a standalone piece for a special service centered on Imago Dei theology.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in two-part harmony with sustained tone and breath control
- Interpreting text through musical choices (phrasing, dynamic shaping, vowel consistency)
- Blending with instrumental accompaniment (if using oboe and string parts)
- Building awareness of theological language set to music