Product Description
A short and effective piece for ATB choir (no further divisi needed). This piece has been popular with younger choirs, and has been sung several times by the National Youth Choir of Scotland's training choir. It would be suitable for any choir who are a bit short on upper voices but still want some new and interesting music. It is simple enough to be learned by ear if needed, though reading will be preferable. Suitable for a lay clerks' ATB Evensong, or any other church service, and will also work well as a concert piece.
The text, an old Scottish prayer, is suitable for almost any occasion. This is part of a set of three pieces with words from Carmina Gadelica, a book of ancient Scottish prayers, along with "Come I This Day To The Father" and "The Peace Of God", also available through SheetMusicPlus/SheetMusicDirect. A recording of all three (ATB voicing) can be found at https://soundcloud.com/hutchingsmusic/sets/carmina-gadelica .
Ranges: alto G#3-C#5, tenor E3-F#4, bass F#2-C#4.
"God to enfold me,
God to surround me,
God in my speaking,
God in my thinking.
God in my sleeping,
God in my waking,
God in my watching,
God in my hoping.
God in my life,
God in my lips,
God in my soul,
God in my heart.
God in my sufficing,
God in my slumber,
God in mine ever-living soul,
God in mine eternity."
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