Raney - "Above All Else" (St. John's Methodist - Kansas City, MO_

OFFERTORY ANTHEM "Above All Else"
(words and music by Joel Raney, 2016)
Chancel Choir; Dale Morehouse, conductor and pianist
St. John's Methodist - Kansas City, MO
September 15, 2024
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
With a text based on Colossians 3:12-14 and original music by Chicago’s Joel Raney, “Above All Else” is a compelling anthem calling for the church to bind together in compassion, kindness, forgiveness and, "above all else," love. The beautiful piano accompaniment supports well-crafted vocal lines that soar with the text, making this a memorable selection for the singers and listeners alike.