Come unto Him

This piece takes a cue from the opening words of the text: “I wander...” All the chromaticism creates a sense of unsurety, as does the halting effect of the 15/8 measures. Notice, however that those unsettling elements seem to fade near the end, helped by sustained pedal notes.…

This is a trio with cantus firmus in the tenor. Registration is very important here, and a gentle reed with a gentle tremulant seems ideal. Tempo should be generally steady, with slight pulling back before each re-entrance of the hymn tune. Be sure to play the E in the last c…