Peace Has Come: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Benjamin Hastings / Arranged by Harold Ross
Item: 35-PK00310298
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Description
Uses: Christmas Eve, Christmas, Youth Choir, Praise Team
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Worship the newborn King with this song from Hillsong United. The acoustic vibe and lilting rhythms provide the ideal foundation as we sing: "Peace has come, for our King is with us," and the use of "O Come, Let Us Adore Him" will bring something familiar to this sweet moment at the manger.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00310298
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About the Artist: Benjamin Hastings
Benjamin Hastings is a worship leader and songwriter whose work centers on creating accessible arrangements for congregational singing. His approach balances contemporary worship idioms with the harmonic and melodic sensibilities that help diverse ensembles connect to sacred texts.
Why we love this
Harold Ross's arrangement threads a familiar carol through fresh harmonic territory, giving your singers the security of "O Come, Let Us Adore Him" while they navigate the contemporary melody of "Peace Has Come." The acoustic instrumentation keeps the focus on voices rather than competing with them, and the lilting rhythms create natural momentum without overcomplicating the learning curve.
What to expect
Gentle and reflective, with a modern warmth that honors both the Luke 2 narrative and the wonder of worship. The acoustic setting creates an almost campfire intimacy, while the interplay between old and new hymns draws listeners into a moment of reverence.
Who it's for
Youth choirs and praise teams looking for a contemporary Christmas offering that doesn't abandon hymnic tradition. This arrangement works equally well for Christmas Eve services seeking an intimate moment at the manger and for choirs wanting to expand beyond conventional seasonal carols.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the blend between the contemporary melody and the traditional carol by bringing up the carol slightly in the final iteration; audiences will recognize it immediately and feel anchored.
- Lean into the acoustic quality by encouraging singers to use a lighter, more intimate tone than you might in a larger sacred work; this song thrives on vulnerability.
- Let the rhythmic lilting breathe. Resist the urge to over-conduct; the pocket is already written into the notation.
- If using recorded accompaniment, set a tempo that allows your singers to feel the lilt without rushing, particularly in passages where melody and accompaniment interact.
How to use it
Place this near the end of a Christmas service to slow the pace and deepen the spiritual focus, or open a youth choir concert with it to set a tone of sincerity and accessibility. Its approachable arrangement makes it ideal for blended worship settings where you're bringing together singers of varying experience.
Skills your students will build
- Blending contemporary melody with traditional harmonic language
- Singing with appropriate weight and tone in intimate acoustic settings
- Responding to lilting rhythmic figures without losing phrase shape
- Balancing independence in contemporary parts while supporting harmonic tradition