Touch Me With Ashes

By Stacey Nordmeyer and Joseph M. Martin

Designed to provide a path of quiet reflection for the beginning of Lent, this fresh anthem is replete with moments of deep beauty. The bittersweet song is designed to work with groups of any size. Set in minor, the melody, mood and message of the octavo set the stage for the lessons of Lent. The inclusion of “Kyrie eleison” helps worship planners integrate the anthem organically into the flow of any contemplative service.