Leon C. Roberts

Leon C. Roberts weaves past and present into an exciting celebration of Advent and Christmas. Beginning with the painful, questioning cries of children, the din of traffic and the urban nightmare of gunfire and sirens, The Coming leads us to a vital celebration of our Savior's birth. Leon dramatically reminds us how much our contemporary world needs Jesus to be born within us.

The Coming's music resonates with the hopes and prayers of all assemblies. Its rich, traditional choral harmonies are balanced with basic modal chants, spirited gospel-style rhythms and a taste of urban rap. Leon's writing reflects our darkest experiences and our brightest expectations in Christ.

The Coming is written for cantor, choir, soloist and assembly with piano, organ, percussion, acoustic and bass guitar accompaniment. Designed to fit the needs and resources of the typical music ministry, Leon gives even novice musicians a precise method for accompanying choir and assembly in authentic gospel style.

Come, Bless the Lord is a lively praise and worship recording that will lift the spirits and voices of Christian people regardless of age, culture, race or denomination and it is a powerful evangelistic expression of high praise to God seasoned with a strong ecumenical flavor. Come, Bless the Lord has an air of joyous unity delivered by the multicultural interfaith choir from Union Theological Seminary in New York City, were it was recorded live under Leon's direction.

The song texts have a strong scriptural base, presenting themes that are full of imagery and symbolism centered on giving glory to God. Some of the selections were drawn from the wellspring of Roman Catholic liturgy, while others are Leon's original texts. Come, Bless the Lord also contains simple melodies for the assembly as well as challenging harmonies for the choir.

Leon passed away in January 1999, just days after being diagnosed with stomach cancer, he was 48. Leon did not know that this collection would be his final gifts to the world of Christian music; it is nevertheless a fitting and spiritual tribute to his legacy.

This is the MP3 playlist for Deliver the Word, the first recording by Leon C. Roberts, who passed away in 1999.

Recorded in 1985 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., it represents a great contribution to gospel music in America and also includes Leon's well-known song "The Light of the World."

Deliver the Word features a stunning performance by the St. Augustine Gospel Choir and the St. Augustine Youth Choir, both under Leon's direction. Instrumentation includes piano, Hammond organ, guitar, bass, percussion, strings and horns.

All the songs have been digitally remastered.

Leon C. Roberts weaves past and present into an exciting celebration of Advent and Christmas. Beginning with the painful, questioning cries of children, the din of traffic and the urban nightmare of gunfire and sirens, The Coming leads us to a vital celebration of our Savior's birth. Leon dramatically reminds us how much our contemporary world needs Jesus to be born within us.

The Coming's music resonates with the hopes and prayers of all assemblies. Its rich, traditional choral harmonies are balanced with basic modal chants, spirited gospel-style rhythms and a taste of urban rap. Leon's writing reflects our darkest experiences and our brightest expectations in Christ.

The Coming is written for cantor, choir, soloist and assembly with piano, organ, percussion, acoustic and bass guitar accompaniment. Designed to fit the needs and resources of the typical music ministry, Leon gives even novice musicians a precise method for accompanying choir and assembly in authentic gospel style.