Description

Composer: Joseph M. Martin
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: SATB with piano accompaniment and optional oboe (part included)
Uses: General, Graduation, Invitation, Lent, Thanksgiving, Wedding
Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:11; Exodus 40:36; Ezra 8:21
With a quiet invitation to follow, this song reminds the listener of the long, winding path of life. « Oh, who will come and go with me » gives way to an original tune and text with the tenderness of remembrance as the poem reflects on the blessings of life with thanksgiving. Ultimately, a crescendo and modulation transform the theme into a portrait of the Shepherd who « stays by our side… our Teacher and Guide », as we affirm that we never walk alone. The composition ends with a whispered recollection of the PROMISED LAND opening.
Duration: 4:40