Augsburg Fortress

Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life

Come, My Way, My Truth, My LifeCome, My Way, My Truth, My Life

Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life

by Michael Larkin (Composer)
This timeless poem by George Herbert (1593–1633) is given a new, fresh dance-like choral setting from Michael Larkin for SATB choir and piano. Easy to learn with fresh and accessible harmony and voice leading, this piece will beautifully add to any worship service, especially when the theme is the redeeming love of our Creator or many of the gospel readings from John.
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  • Publisher Augsburg Fortress
  • Format Sheet Music
  • ISBN 9781451492446
  • Brand Augsburg Choral Library
  • Dimensions 7 x 10.25
  • Pages 8
  • Season/Occasion General
  • Difficulty Easy-Medium
  • Voicing SATB/4-part mixed
  • Publication Date October 15, 2014

Composer Commentary

This composition, as are many of my compositions, was composed for the Chancel Choir at my church, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Wilmington, DE, and was first sung when the gospel reading included John 14:6, “I am the way, and the truth and the life.” I have always loved the poetry of George Herbert, the early seventeenth-century English poet, mystic, and Anglican priest. I have often sung Ralph Vaughan Williams's song cycle Five Mystical Songs, where I first encountered the poem “Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life.” I had tried to set that wonderful text several times before but was never happy with them until I worked out this setting. I hope you will find it to be tuneful and accessible and strive for a flowing, lilting vocal line and with a light, dance-like feel.

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