Imagine / Sing the Wonderous Love of Jesus [8593017-0]: Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection pairs Grant's accessible melodies with substantive lyrical content that speaks to real human experiences rather than abstractions. The piano/vocal/guitar format makes these songs workable across worship settings, youth groups, and community performances without requiring elaborate instrumental forces.

These songs inhabit the emotional middle ground between introspection and hope. Grant's melodies sit comfortably in accessible ranges while the harmonic language (informed by multiple composers including Bart Millard and Eliza Hewitt) creates warmth and depth that invites repeated listening.

This songbook serves worship leaders, youth music directors, and solo pianists seeking repertoire that connects faith with contemporary concerns. Singers and pianists comfortable with popular/commercial vocal styles will find the material approachable without sacrificing musical substance.

• Balance the vocal melody against piano accompaniment; Grant's arrangements often feature rich harmonic movement that can overshadow the singer if not managed carefully.
• Pay close attention to rhythmic precision in the piano part, as several tracks blend contemporary and traditional harmonic language that requires steady grounding.
• Use the guitar chord symbols to inform phrasing and harmonic emphasis even if you're performing the piano arrangement exclusively.

Build a service or concert around thematic connections rather than programming all eleven songs consecutively. Pairs of selections addressing complementary themes (resilience, love, purpose) work well as sermon responses or concert anchors for congregational or community settings.

• Reading chord symbols and translating them across instruments (piano, guitar, voice)
• Balancing solo vocal line with complex harmonic accompaniment
• Interpreting contemporary sacred music with emotional authenticity
• Sight-reading popular/contemporary vocal melodies and rhythms