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WAYFARING STRANGER

Tune Information

Title: WAYFARING STRANGER
Meter: 9.8.9.8
Incipit: 11554 54311 34413
Key: c minor
Source: American Traditional Melody
Copyright: Public Domain
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Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • Awake and Sing: Hymn Introductions and Accompaniments
    Composer/Editor Eric Wall
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2022) pp. 74
  • As Though the Whole Creation Cried Volume 2: Fifty Hymn Harmonizations for Organ
    Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2009) pp. 100

Organ Solo

  • Easy Organ Library Volume 67
    Composer/Editors Mark Hayes; Marvin J. Gaspard
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 85
  • Spirituals for Organ: Artistic Expressions of Faith and Joy
    Composer/Editors Mark Hayes; Marvin J. Gaspard
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 28
  • The Organist's Library Volume 59
    Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 12
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 50 Number 3 January February 2016: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 17
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 50 Number 3 January February 2016: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 17
  • The Sacred Organ Library Volume 1
    Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 17
  • And Through Eternity I'll Sing On: Heartfelt Settings of Lenten Spirituals
    Composer/Editor Anna Laura Page
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 30
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 58
    Composer/Editor Anna Laura Page
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 88
  • Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal: Early American Hymn Tunes Creatively Set for Organ
    Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 16
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 78 Number 4 March April 2015: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 12
  • The Organist Volume 118 Number 6 January February 2015: The Service Music Companion for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Anna Laura Page
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 20
  • Beautiful Savior: Hymns of Love and Adoration for Organ
    Composer/Editor James Southbridge
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2011) pp. 46
  • Unceasing Praises: Preludes, Offertories, and Postludes for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editor Tim Doran
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2004) pp. 13
  • The Organist Volume 102 Number 3 July 1998: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; David Paxton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 96
  • To God Be the Glory: A Collection of Gospel Hymn Settings for Organ
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1997) pp. 32
  • Early American Folk Hymns for Organ: A Collected Edition
    Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1996) pp. 38
  • Early American Folk Hymns for Organ: A Collected Edition
    Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1996) pp. 38
  • The Organist's Library Volume 19
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1996) pp. 80
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 58 Number 5 May 1995: A Bi-monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1995) pp. 80
  • A Treasury of Gospel Favorites for Organ No. 3
    Composer/Editors Eugene McCluskey; Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1985) pp. 56
  • Hymns in Classic Style
    Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1978) pp. 12
  • Organ Hymns For Praise and Worship #1
    Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Gentry Publications (1976) pp. 11
  • 22 Organ Solos Based on Favorite Sacred Songs: Arranged and with Pitch Registrations by Mark Laub
    Composer/Editor Mark Laub
    Published By: G. Schirmer, Inc. (1971) pp. 54
  • The Organist's Collection of: Favorite Gospel Songs Number 1
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1968) pp. 26
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 3 Number 1 September 1968: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Joseph Roff; Ellen Jane Lorenz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1968) pp. 5
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 3 Number 1 September 1968: A Bi-Monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Joseph Roff; Ellen Jane Lorenz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1968) pp. 5
  • The Chapel Organist Volume One: Easy Arrangements for the Amateur Organist
    Composer/Editor Norman Johnson
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1965) pp. 20
  • The Organist Volume 68 Number 6 January 1965: A Bi-monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editor Rob Roy Peery
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1965) pp. 76
  • One Hundred and One Hymns for Every Day: Hymns You'll Love to Sing and Play
    Composer/Editor Chester Nordman
    Published By: Hansen Publications, Inc. (1962) pp. 61
  • Funeral Hymn Voluntaries
    Composer/Editor Ellen Jane Lorenz
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1950) pp. 58

Piano Solo

  • The Church Pianist Volume 29 Number 3 January February April 2013: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Larry F. Pugh; Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 26
  • Solos for the Sanctuary: Spirituals: 7 Piano Solos for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editor Glenda Austin
    Published By: The Willis Music Company (2011) pp. 22
  • Christ Is Near: Hymn Settings for Piano
    Composer/Editor Edie Linneweber
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2010) pp. 50
  • The Spirituals Collection: 15 Timeless Melodies
    Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
    Published By: Hal Leonard Corporation (2010) pp. 36
  • How Firm a Foundation: Sacred Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Rebecca Bonam
    Published By: SoundForth (2006) pp. 25
  • It Is Well with My Soul: Hymns and Spirituals for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Marilyn L. Thompson
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2006) pp. 11
  • Simple Gifts: Piano Meditations on American Hymn Tunes and Spirituals
    Composer/Editor Michael Larkin
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 26
  • Nearer, My God, to Thee: Moments of Meditation for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Shelley Helzerman Houser
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 6
  • Poor Wayfaring Stranger: Five Spirituals for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Teresa Wihelmi
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2004) pp. 4
  • Spirituals for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Emma Lou Diemer
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 16
  • Tribute! Hymns, Gospel Songs, and Spirituals: Arranged for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Jerry Nelson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2001) pp. 17
  • Blue Curry: Sacred Arrangements for Solo Piano with Optional Rhythm Section
    Composer/Editor Craig Curry
    Published By: GlorySound (1999) pp. 32
  • Well-Tempered Jazz
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: GlorySound (1998) pp. 39
  • Cindy Berry Presents: At the Name of Jesus, God of Our Praise, I Worship You, and Other Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (1997) pp. 41
  • The Love of God: Passionate Hymn Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Warren M. Angell
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1997) pp. 30
  • Heavenly Highway Hymns: Gospel Stylings for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Roger Bennett
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1996) pp. 11
  • Songs of the Journey: Transcribed from the recording, Songs of the Journey
    Composer/Editor Joseph M. Martin
    Published By: Malcolm Music (1996) pp. 25
  • Images: Solo Piano for Meditation & Worship
    Composer/Editor Penny Rodriguez
    Published By: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (1995) pp. 16
  • World's Favorite Hymns, Spirituals & Sacred Songs
    Composer/Editor Favoritesararing I. Wayfarinfaring
    Published By: Pearl Music (1993) pp. 119
  • Beautiful Hymns and Spirituals
    Composer/Editor Lee Evans
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1989) pp. 4
  • Beautiful Hymns and Spirituals
    Composer/Editor Lee Evans
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1989) pp. 4
  • PedalPoint Volume 7 Number 4 July August September 1988: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Freda D. Herrell
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1988) pp. 22
  • Tapestry of Praise: Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Kathy Smith
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1987) pp. 22
  • Portraits of Praise: Arrangements for the Advanced Pianist
    Composer/Editor Roger House
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1986) pp. 18
  • The Church Pianist Volume 3 Number 1 September 1986: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1986) pp. 18
  • Wade in the Water: Hymns We Play and Sing Book VI
    Composer/Editor Myra Schubert
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1986) pp. 8
  • Wade in the Water: Hymns We Play and Sing Book VI Arrangements for the Early Advanced Pianist
    Composer/Editor Myra Schubert
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1986) pp. 8
  • Keyboard Hymns and Spirituals: Unique Piano Stylings
    Composer/Editor Teresa Patterson Wilhelmi
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1985) pp. 8
  • PedalPoint Volume 2 Number 2 January February March 1983: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Michael D. Sharp
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1983) pp. 22
  • I Am Loved and Other Piano Arrangements: With Optional Rhythm Accompaniment
    Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1981) pp. 26
  • Blessed Be the Name: Piano Preludes
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: Broadman Press (1979) pp. 8
  • More Spiritual Cameos: A Set of Distinctive Piano Transcriptions
    Composer/Editors Dorothy I. Strohman; John W. Schaum
    Published By: Schaum Publications, Inc. (1977) pp. 14
  • 20 Easy John Innes Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1976) pp. 13
  • Don Hustad at the Piano
    Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1976) pp. 20
  • Preludes to Faith Volume 1: Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor Kurt Kaiser
    Published By: Sacred Songs (1964) pp. 14

Piano and Organ Duet

  • Wonderful Peace: Easy Duets for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor Gayden C. Sikes
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (2002) pp. 38
  • PedalPoint Volume 17 Number 4 July August September 1998: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Pamela Smith; Dennis Russell
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1998) pp. 14
  • Together in Praise: Four Duets for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor Karrin Ford
    Published By: GlorySound (1989) pp. 21
  • Two for the Service: Organ and Piano Duets
    Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
    Published By: Broadman Press (1975) pp. 38

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet Two Pianos

  • Give Me Jesus: Seven Inspirational Favorites for Two Pianos
    Composer/Editor Marilyn L. Thompson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1997) pp. 24

Voices: Keyboard and Voices

  • Wondrous Love: A Cantata for Easter
    Composer/Editor Benjamin Harlan
    Published By: Brookfield Press (2002) pp. 33

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • Country Gospel USA: Compiled and Produced by J. Aaron Brown & Associates, Inc.
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1983) pp. 17
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