There Is a Place Where Blessing Waits

With the included hymn version, one has the option of introducing this to the assembly first as a simple hymn and then presenting the more elaborate concertato version when the topically dense lyrics of the four verses are familiar. These textual themes include blessing, faith, freedom, hope, love for others, mercy, peace, and welcome. The music itself flows naturally, accommodating the rhythms of the lyrics, while subtle modal shading informs the harmonic language throughout.