The Final Harvest

This setting of the stewardship hymn "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" is given a fresh interpretation in "The Final Harvest." A mournful opening gradually blossoms into an outburst of thankfulness and praise. The concluding "alleluias" reinforce the joyful themes of resurrection and salvation.

Download the parts for The Final Harvest Violin 1 and Violin 2.

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Publisher Augsburg Fortress
Format Sheet Music
ISBN 9781506413976
Brand Augsburg Choral Library
Dimensions 7 x 10.25
Pages 12
Season/Occasion Fall; General; Thanksgiving
Difficulty Medium
Voicing SATB/4-part mixed
Publication Date March 3, 2016

Composer Commentary

After a colleague unexpectedly passed away, I was struck by how this traditional hymn of thanksgiving—so often associated with autumn harvest—is an excellent memorial text. The hymn beautifully connects our own offerings with the gift of life and our ultimate “final harvest” when Christ takes us home. The two violins represent the deceased musician’s daughters, both excellent violinists.