My survey of GA songs that I haven’t blogged already from AOV etc, I am coming across the more obscure songs, or ones that didn’t catch on in my neck of the woods. This is one such processional by the prolific Michael Joncas. He based it on Psalm 42 & 43.
GIA sell the sheet music here, and there is a less than encouraging snippet to listen to there as well. You can also get it at Sheetmusicplus.
I could only find the lyrics to the refrain here (second page).
This might suggest it’s designed for a special occasion:
I Will Go Up
by J. Michael Joncas
1988, GIA Publications, Inc.
My backing attempts a reasonably brisk procession.
This group give it a go in a more standard form:
With careful listening and the scripture referenced I was able to get a few verses down
As the deer that yearns,
yearns for running streams
so my soul is yearning for You my God.
My soul is thirsting
is thirsting for You.
O when will I enter
and see Your face
Send Your light Your truth
let them be my guide
let them lead me on to
Your dwelling place
and then at Your altar
O God of my joy
With song I will thank You
redeeming God