Incorporating "Wayfaring Stranger"
Words and music by Gene Grier / arr. Lee Dengler
Item:
00-24266
UPC:
038081264264
PRICE:
$1.65
Series:
Sacred Choral Series
Category:
Choral Octavo
Format:
Choral Octavo
Instrument:
Choir
Level:
Level 2
Voicing:
SAB (with Opt. Soloist)
This dramatic reflection upon the scene at Calvary opens as a quiet invocation (opt. solo), calling believers to the cross to mourn their Savior. Beautiful text images, a haunting melody, and a flowing accompaniment combine to create a compelling picture. Then, the choir sings a free, expressive choral prayer (opt. a cappella), based upon the traditional tune, Wayfaring Stranger, paired with Frederick Faber’s 19th century hymn text, O Come and Mourn with Me Awhile. The opening reverie returns to close with a sense of hushed wonder. Highly recommended!