John Purifoy

Uses: General, Communion Scripture: John 3:16-17; Romans 8:28-39; Ephesians 3:16-19 Kurt Kaiser's time-honored chorus is skillfully interwoven with a Charles Wesley hymn text, creating a useable anthe...

Uses: Palm Sunday, General Worship Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10; Matthew 21:1-9; John 12:12-15 With its majestic opening and conclusion that frame a contrasting legato middle section, this new work from J...

Uses: Palm Sunday, General Worship Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10; Matthew 21:1-9; John 12:12-15 With its majestic opening and conclusion that frame a contrasting legato middle section, this new work from J...

Uses: General, Trinity Sunday Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3; Isaiah 44:24; Mark 12:29-31 One of the great statements of the Christian church, the Nicene Creed, has been artfully adapted and set to glorious...

Uses: General, Trinity Sunday Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3; Isaiah 44:24; Mark 12:29-31 One of the great statements of the Christian church, the Nicene Creed, has been artfully adapted and set to glorious...

This expressive anthem presents the story of the Nativity through Mary's eyes, but foreshadows the journey to the cross that is to come. It is set in a reflective minor tonality and a gently rocking 6...

This expressive anthem presents the story of the Nativity through Mary's eyes, but foreshadows the journey to the cross that is to come. It is set in a reflective minor tonality and a gently rocking 6...

This expressive anthem presents the story of the Nativity through Mary's eyes, but foreshadows the journey to the cross that is to come. It is set in a reflective minor tonality and a gently rocking 6...

This buoyant sacred work will be an excellent and accessible work for contest, festival and sacred concert performance, with a rhythmic and lively refrain contrasted with a somewhat more lyrical secti...

The writing team of John Purifoy and Pamela Stewart have crafted a brief work for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday, suitable for use as a Tenebrae service. Told from the historical perspective of the Go...

Uses: General, Call to Worship, Christ the King Scripture: Job 12:7-10; Psalm 148:8-9 Welcome this confident setting of a towering hymn classic to your choral repertoire. Energized with effective chor...

A profound thought about the nature of sound, song and Spirit! Resonant, almost fragile bell tones in the piano dot the winsome landscape of this sonic tableau. The harmonies move to shimmering moment...

A profound thought about the nature of sound, song and Spirit! Resonant, almost fragile bell tones in the piano dot the winsome landscape of this sonic tableau. The harmonies move to shimmering moment...

A pivotal song in the development of Contemporary Christian Music is re-visited in this loving homage. Wildly popular during the late sixties and early seventies, this choral piece inspired many young...

A pivotal song in the development of Contemporary Christian Music is re-visited in this loving homage. Wildly popular during the late sixties and early seventies, this choral piece inspired many young...

The composer visits the angels' powerful peace on earth proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous Glorias and whispered prayers for peace. Highly expressive, this anthem has much to engage the sin...

This anthem gallops with rhythmic vigor announcing the majesty of the risen Christ! A regal melody leaps with expressive arch, supported by a syncopated piano accompaniment and hymn-like harmonic stru...

This anthem gallops with rhythmic vigor announcing the majesty of the risen Christ! A regal melody leaps with expressive arch, supported by a syncopated piano accompaniment and hymn-like harmonic stru...

Unity is an important theme in the modern church experience. This song builds fellowship and cultivates a graceful, gentle spirit with its words. The beloved tune ST. COLUMBA lends a tender, tranquil...

Unity is an important theme in the modern church experience. This song builds fellowship and cultivates a graceful, gentle spirit with its words. The beloved tune ST. COLUMBA lends a tender, tranquil...

Two of our most profound hymn texts are given thoughtful consideration in this fresh approach. Beginning with an expressive harmonic stack that sensitively shares the faith passage from Hebrews, this...

Two of our most profound hymn texts are given thoughtful consideration in this fresh approach. Beginning with an expressive harmonic stack that sensitively shares the faith passage from Hebrews, this...

Innovative harmonies and a well-known hymn tune are the hallmarks of this successful new anthem. The powerful lyric speaks to the divine calling of the church and the work that God has done, is doing,...

Innovative harmonies and a well-known hymn tune are the hallmarks of this successful new anthem. The powerful lyric speaks to the divine calling of the church and the work that God has done, is doing,...

Father, Father, take this cup away. ' These words lead the listener into the shadows of Gethsemane and the anguish of the suffering Christ. This powerful poem of the Passion vividly chronicles a burde...