In my survey of the hymns from Gather Australia that I’ve not managed to blog from other sources in the past, I’m up to this lovely surprise of a song.
The text is by Sr Pamela Stotter and set by Margaret Daly.
Read the impressive text here, where there is an organ/vocal version to listen to.
I can’t find anywhere to purchase this online but Hymnary says it is available in some versions of Gather Comprehensive (not mine) and CWBIII. Oddly, ICEL hold the copyright.
It is a song of praise but could also be a lovely gathering or sending vehicle. I’d bring the key down from G to E because I can’t reach the held E in the verse. It can be done as a round in the refrain.
I’ve done it as a stripped back jig.