Benediction (Gallo)
Hymn composed by
Cheryl GalloContextual information
I wrote the words and music to “Benediction” as the last song in a musical concert we had as a fund raiser at the First UU Church of Berks County, PA. I was interested in providing something simple to sing yet would touch the heart.
I wrote the words and music to “Benediction” as the last song in a musical concert we had as a fund raiser at the First UU Church of Berks County, PA. I was interested in providing something simple to sing yet would touch the heart.
Tune Name
[Benediction Gallo]
Tune Name
Text Meter
8.7.10.7.
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Cheryl GalloHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Cheryl Gallo (she/her) is a self-taught songwriter and plays piano and drums. She reads some music but mainly plays by ear. She began writing songs for friends in her teens. She composed an album of spiritual songs for a fund raiser and concert for her congregation, First UU Church of Berks County, PA, at age 60.
Lyricist Background information
Cheryl Gallo (she/her) is a self-taught songwriter and plays piano and drums. She reads some music but mainly plays by ear. She began writing songs for friends in her teens. She composed an album of spiritual songs for a fund raiser and concert for her congregation, First UU Church of Berks County, PA, at age 60.
Arranger Background information
Lyrics
May the sun shine bright upon you;
May your power and strength be true.
As you live your life in this holy place,
May you find the love and grace.
May your heart be honest and true;
May the power of love guide you.
May you live your life in a state of grace
As you leave this sacred place.
Resources
Music XML and MEI and MIDI and Musescore files