'In the need of prayer' is the latest addition to the Concerts for Choirs series, which is an innovative approach to concert planning for choirs. Each volume contains a wealth of material to help the choral director assemble a concert programme with ease. This collection brings together 20 of the best known spirituals including: Every time I feel the Spirit, Deep River, Joshua fought the Battle of Jericho, Go tell it on the mountain, presented in accessible arrangements by Christopher Norton for SATB mixed voice choirs with a balance of a cappella and accompanied works.
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Publisher | Boosey and Hawkes |
| ISBN | 9780851626215 |
| ISMN | 9790060122545 |