Come with Me
Hymn composed by
Penny BlakeContextual information
“Come with Me” was inspired by the horrific series of mass shootings, especially of schools, that bedevil society. Also by the extreme polarization that has tended to make citizens of the same country act like enemies towards one another. It is a song intended to heal these divisions and give us courage in the face of the long struggle for a better society.
“Come with Me” was inspired by the horrific series of mass shootings, especially of schools, that bedevil society. Also by the extreme polarization that has tended to make citizens of the same country act like enemies towards one another. It is a song intended to heal these divisions and give us courage in the face of the long struggle for a better society.
Tune Name
[Come with Me]
Tune Name
Text Meter
Irregular
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Penny BlakeHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Penny Blake (she/her) is a singer, composer, arranger, and instrumentalist for a variety of choirs and music groups in the Canadian Niagara region. While living in Toronto she served as a soloist and choir member for both secular choirs and churches and synagogues. She continued that in Niagara and, attracted by its openness to various traditions and the diversity of its membership, she joined the Unitarian Congregation of Niagara. Since 2009 she has served as its Choir and Music Director.
Lyricist Background information
Arranger Background information
Lyrics
When it’s dark, light a candle for kindness;
When it’s dark, light a candle with love.
When it’s dark, light a candle for me and for you.
Light a candle; its light will see us through.
Come with me, let’s shine the light,
For in our hands lies hope tonight.
Come with me, the path is clear:
A land of hope is very near.
We have spent many days, many hours,
Fearing those that would tear us apart.
Light a candle and counter the hate and the fear,
And with courage we’ll face the day anew.
Come with me, let’s shine the light,
For in our hands lies hope tonight.
Come with me, the path is clear:
A land of peace is very near.
Come with me, let’s shine the light,
For in our hands lies hope tonight.
Come with me, the path is clear:
A land of love is very near.
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