Pilgrims' Hymn (2 Marimbas)

Instrumentation: SSAATTBB Chorus; 2 Marimbas

Duration: 2:30 Minutes

Commissioned by: VocalEssence for marimba 2010; International Festival and Conference

Dedication: for Molly McMillan; Version for Chorus and Marimbas for VocalEssence, Philip Brunelle, Artistic Director and Founder

Premiered by: VocalEssence, Philip Brunelle, artistic director

Copyright 2010

Publisher: Paulus Publications

Text author: Michael Dennis Browne

Pilgrims' Hymn Lyrics (by Michael Dennis Browne)

Even before we call on Your name
   To ask You, O God,
When we seek for the words to glorify You,
   You hear our prayer;
Unceasing love, O unceasing love,
   Surpassing all we know.

Glory to the Father,
   and to the Son,
And to the Holy Spirit.

Even with darkness sealing us in,
   We breathe Your name,
And through all the days that follow so fast,
   We trust in You;
Endless Your grace, O endless Your grace,
   Beyond all mortal dream.

Both now and forever,
   And unto ages and ages,
Amen