In Night of Hope, Night of Grace, Joel Raney uses the traditional Lessons and Carols format to trace the familiar story from prophecy to birth to celebration. A blend of original works and beloved carol arrangements including "Silent Night," "Ding Dong! Merrily on High," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and more this is a work where, in Joel’s words, "each lesson prepares the heart; each carol deepens the response." Scripture and song weave across approximately 50 minutes in this cantata, which serves as both a proclamation of hope and a celebration of grace. Choir and congregation alike will appreciate the renewed color, drama, and expression Raney brings to familiar melodies, and the optional orchestration by Ed Hogan adds additional depth and impact. Experience the wonder of Christmas anew with Night of Hope, Night of Grace!