In Solitude
Audio
SATB (male and female solos)/ two handbells (one player), optional organ
Text by Ruth Duck, Tune LAND OF REST
Serene, meditative setting of a beautiful text by Ruth Duck using a favorite tune from the Sacred Harp. Two soloists sing all the words, so it can be sung without the chorus with a sustaining keyboard (organ or synthesizer). The handbell parts are extremely simple, a repeating ring with only two bells.
Difficulty rating: Moderately Easy
Duration 3:25
$1.75
Notes on preparation and performance:
The chorus parts and the organ/synth parts are interchangeable, and you can do either one or both.
Text
by Ruth Duck
© 1992 by G.I.A Publications, Inc.
used by permission
In solitude, in solitude I come to God in prayer
in silence and simplicity, my spirit blossoms there.
Whene'er the world is troubling me, and stress is all around
I seek the presence of my God, and healing light is found.
In seasons of perplexity, in times of deep despair,
I light a candle in the night and turn to God in prayer.
And when my heart is burdened down with cares for those I love,
too deep for words, with groans and sighs, descends the holy dove.
With psalms and hymns and songs of praise, before my God I'll come,
till death itself is past and gone, and I arrive at home.