Kay Hawkes Goodyear

The hymn text is attributed to the 12th century monk, Bernard of Clairvaux. Translated from Latin by Edward Caswell, this hymn is gracefully passionate and suitable for baptisms and other cherished oc...

This hymn's straightforward melodic rhythm is easily grasped by young and old. Jubilant repetitious use of 'allelulia, amen' give this hymn of praise a joyful quality. The text was written by Christia...

This lesser known gem for joyful occasions was written by Benjamin Keach in the 17th century. The two part score can be sung in any combination of voices.

The keyboard accompaniment for this beloved Christmas hymn was adapted from Bach's Prelude in C by Lewis Redner.

Based on a traditional Polish Christmas carol, this hymn lends a sweet and lilting character to any Christmas service.

This well-known Christian hymn was written by Maltbie Babcock, a minister from New York, and inspired by his hikes around Lake Ontario. Based on a traditional English melody, this joyful arrangement i...

Sir Robert Grant, the author of 'O Worship the King, ' was an evangelist Christian who spent many years in India spreading the good word. This hymn is based on psalm 104 and is considered one of the g...

Silent Night is a popular Christmas carol that originally came from Austria. Goodyear's arrangement of the English version is moderate in pace and based on Siciliano from the 2nd flute sonata by J. S....

Edmund Sears, pastor of the Unitarian Church in Lancaster, MA, wrote the poem, which provides the text for this popular Christmas carol. In this arrangement by Goodyear, you can hear the influence of...

Made popular by Billy Graham's evangelistic movement, this tune was written by George Beverly Shea after reading the lyrics left by his mother on his piano. This medium easy arrangement will please th...

It is believed that the melody of this stately hymn was of French origin, possibly as far back as the Advent Antiphons of the 8th cent. For this arrangement, it is possible to add rhythmic variations...

This hymn is ideally suited for a young person's choir with its imagery of shepherd and sheep. The pacing is moderate and melodic line has a folk simplicity. It first appeared in a collection written...

Charles Wesley wrote this joyful hymn. Its theme of the rulership of God was meant to uplift his congregation from the persecution and hardship of their lives. It is loosely based on Paul's letter to...