THOU WHO ART OVER US
SATB choir and organ/piano | 4 minutes | Medium difficulty
Text by Dag Hammarskjöld
Commissioned by the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Choir in Honor of the Retirement of John Moon
A contemplative prayer setting the words of Dag Hammarskjöld, former UN Secretary-General. This piece moves from intimate introspection to hopeful affirmation, making it ideal for services of installation, memorial occasions, or moments calling for collective reflection. With a performance history that includes Duke Chapel and the opening of the Swedish Parliament, Thou Who Art Over Us offers both musical substance and profound spiritual resonance. The organ/piano accompaniment supports without overpowering, allowing the text's quiet power to shine through.
Perfect for: Church services, memorial concerts, interfaith gatherings, occasions of transition or dedication
Thou who art over us,
Thou who art also within us,
May see thee in me also.
May see thee in me.
May I prepare the way for thee,
May I thank thee for all that shall fall to my lot,
May I also not forget the needs of others.
Keep me in thy love as thou wouldest,
That all should be kept in mine.
May everything in this my being be directed to thy glory,
And may I never despair.
For I am under thy hand,
And in thee is all power and goodness.
Give me a pure heart, that I may see thee,
A humble heart, that I may hear thee,
A heart of love, that I may serve thee,
A heart of faith, that I may abide in thee.