He Hideth My Soul: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Fanny J. Crosby / Arranged by Cliff Duren
Item: 35-PK00252320
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Cliff Duren has taken this immortal hymn and fashioned it into a contemporary style that will be accessible to a variety of choirs and meaningful to any congregation. Duration: ca. 5:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00252320
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About the Composer: Fanny J. Crosby
Fanny J. Crosby (1820–1915) was one of the most prolific hymn writers in American history, composing or co-composing nearly 9,000 texts despite being blind from infancy. Her lyrics combined straightforward theology with accessible, singable melodies that made her work staple fare in churches across denominations and regions. For music educators, Crosby's output represents a rich vein of congregational material that connects students to a vital strand of American musical and spiritual heritage.
Crosby's gift lay in matching profound faith with memorable language and natural phrasing. Her hymns remain teaching tools for understanding how text and music reinforce each other, how repetition serves both memory and emotion, and how simplicity can be theologically sophisticated. Her influence on sacred music education extends from the concert hall to the parish, making her work enduringly relevant.
Why we love this
Duren's arrangement honors Crosby's theological directness while placing the hymn in a contemporary harmonic and rhythmic language that feels fresh without abandoning reverence. The accessibility across voice ranges and the five-minute duration make it practical for groups with mixed experience levels, and the instrumental pak format offers genuine flexibility in instrumentation. Congregations recognize the tune and text immediately, which creates a powerful bridge between familiar devotion and artistic arrangement.
What to expect
The arrangement wraps a familiar spiritual truth in contemporary textures that feel earnest rather than trendy. Crosby's direct emotion comes through untouched, while Duren's instrumental writing creates space for reflection and lift.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves choirs that want to program meaningful sacred music beyond traditional hymnody, whether in a concert setting or a worship context. It works for intermediate to advanced choirs comfortable with contemporary harmonic language and for churches seeking music that reaches both longtime members and newer congregants.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the hymn tune clearly against the contemporary harmonic language so that singers and listeners can hear the melody even when the accompaniment becomes richer. The arrangement's strength lies in how it honors the tune while surrounding it with modern color.
- Shape phrases according to the text rather than purely by melodic contour. This hymn's strength comes from meaning, so let the lyrical intent guide your phrasing and dynamic choices.
- Rehearse the instrumental parts early and often. The contemporary rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary may require more precision from players than a traditional hymn setting, so establish the groove and harmonic support firmly.
How to use it
Position this as a concert centerpiece that stands alone or as a bridge between traditional and modern repertoire, helping audiences experience how enduring hymns can speak in different musical languages. It also works well as a worship anthem in churches seeking to blend liturgical and contemporary sensibilities in a single piece.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in contemporary harmonic contexts
- Phrasing sacred text with both musical and theological intention
- Responding to rhythmic and harmonic language outside traditional four-part hymn writing
- Blending with instrumental ensemble members in varied instrumentation