Singing the Living Tradition ‎#89

89. Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life

1 Come, my way, my truth, my life:
such a way as gives us breath,
such a truth as ends all strife,
such a life as killeth death.

2 Come, my light, my feast, my strength:
such a light as shows a feast,
such a feast as mends in length,
such a strength as makes a guest.

3 Come, my joy, my love, my heart:
such a joy as none can move,
such a love as none can part,
such a heart as joys in love.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, my way, my truth, my life
• Title: Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
• Author: George Herbert, 1593-1633
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: Meditation and Mystical Songs; Communion; Jewish and Christian Heritage

Tune Information

• Name: THE CALL
• Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958 (adapt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major