Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.928981
Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by Donald A. Mills, 2019. A Cappella,Christian,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 3 pages. Donald A Mills #4804981. Published by Donald A Mills (A0.928981).
For a service in which the congregation is blessed with the Blessed Sacrament. This traditional Irish hymn may also be appropriate for just about any day of the year, especially so at services before or after St. Patrick's Day.
This hymn is for SATB w piano accomp. It may be performed a cappella. Written for quartet, very large quartet, or choir in church, school, or community choral groups. A pianist or organist may play the four parts along with the choir. This hymn is short and may be used as a benediction at the end of a religious service. Of course it is very useful within a choral concert performance of any sort. Just sing it softly when required, sing it sweetly, and your audiences will love it.
This traditional Irish blessing is an ancient Celtic prayer. Celtic literature is famed for using images of nature and everyday life to speak of how God interacts with His people.
May the road rise up to meet you is about God's blessing for your journey in life - may your walk be an easy one, with no mountains to climb or obstacles to overcome.
It alludes to three images from nature - the wind, sun and rain as pictures of God's care and provision:
The wind can be likened to the Spirit of God, which helps move you along on rough days.
The sun's warmth in the prayer reminds us of the tender mercies of God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven.
The soft falling rain speaks of God's provision and sustenance.
Finally, we are reminded that we are held safe in God's loving hands as we travel on our journey through life.
