The text was written by Anna L. Waring, originally published in 1850 as part of her Hymns and Meditations. (Conveniently, Google Books has digitized the 1854 edition, along with others.)

The really cool part is that at some point (I’m not sure when), the words were set to a pre-existing Mendelssohn lied, “Abschied vom Wald” (“Farewell to the Forest”), from Op. 59, Im Grünen (“In The Countryside”), Six lieder for mixed voices a cappella (1837–1843).

I fell in love with this version last year in choir at Cascade College (Thanks, Tom!)

Aren’t Mendelssohn’s harmonies just blissful?? Glory be to God.

Technical Info

• Software: Ardour
• Microphone: MXL 990
• Record Date: 2010-06-06