Few elements in a church service can vary in length quite as much as the celebration of Holy Communion. Due to the number of people present during a given week's service, the speed of the servers, last-minute changes to accommodate parishioners in need of assistance, and other unforeseen scenarios, all of the pieces in this volume are of extendable length—sections are clearly designated for possible repetition. Each piece is based on the melody of a familiar communion hymn.
God of Creation Behold the King Bread of Heaven Meditation on "Break Thou the Bread of Life" Chorale on "Bread of the World in Mercy Broken" Joyous Communion Christ my Shepherd Reflection on "Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord" Reflection on "Now, My Tongue, the Mystery Telling" Reverence Reflection on "Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless" Not a Word (He Never Said a Mumbalin' Word)