O Lord, Support Us
05:42 duration|Composed in 2019|Published by August Press|Difficulty: Easy|First performed: June 2019
O Lord, Support Us was written in 2019. It is dedicated to my sister, who was very supportive as I navigated my divorce. I was seeking rest from my churning thoughts, and setting this beautiful prayer to music was cathartic.
O Lord, Support Us – sung by Selwyn College Choir
Text
O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life,
until the shades lengthen
and the evening comes,
the busy world is hushed,
the fever of life is over
and our work is done;
then Lord, in thy mercy, grant us safe lodging,
a holy rest, and peace at the last,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
