Hymns, Hymnody, Translations and a few assorted
Exegetical and Historical Thoughts thrown in
Exegetical and Historical Thoughts thrown in
Cross and Comfort; Tentatio; Anfechtung; Kornacki; I Kings 19; Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 11:28 Since 2014, I have gotten more acquainted with Lutheran hymn writers across the country (and a few from other countries too). Pastor Alan Kornacki, Jr. is one text-writer I have collaborated with over the years. This is a text he wrote originally after a Doxology conference he attended, Sep. 28-20, 2020. "Promised Rest Awaits the Weary." By the time I came to the text and decided to write a tune to it, I sent it to Pastor Kornacki, who at the time was undergoing hospitalization for Covid-19. He said it sustained him, and he also thinks it is the best tune I have written for him. All I can say is God be praised. The tune name is called REQUIEM PROMISERAT, which means Promised Rest in Latin. Promised Rest Awaits the Weary Rev. Alan Kornacki, Jr. Inspired by the Doxology Retreat in Wichita, Kansas September 28-30, 2020 1. Promised rest awaits the weary, Burdened by the daily test. “Come to Me, you heavy laden; I will give you holy rest.” You who face the battle’s fray Serving Christ from day to day, Christ in mercy will befriend you, Sending angel hosts to tend you. 2. Saints are wearied by their labor Fighting with the devil’s horde. You shall savor Bread from heaven In the Body of the Lord. “Come and find your rest in Me Underneath Elijah’s tree. Rise to eat! This Bread sustains you Through the strife which harms and drains you.” 3. “I have chosen you, My servant. I will not cast you away. Trust in Me and pray in earnest. Do not let your fear hold sway.” Then, beneath the holy cross, As you bear your shame and loss, In His arms Christ will enfold you. By His Blood He will uphold you. (c) 2020 87 87 77 88 REQUIEM PROMISERAT (Original Robert Mayes tune: see below) Cross and Comfort; Tentatio; Anfechtung; I Kings 19; Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 11:28
2 Comments
10/27/2021 10:33:25 am
Your image of the tune is missing a measure of text and tune between the second and third lines.
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Rev. Robert Mayes
11/3/2021 09:52:59 am
Shoot. I'll have to see if I can get that fixed.
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AuthorRev. Robert J. H. Mayes is a justified sinner through faith in Christ. He is a husband, father, an LCMS pastor, musician, and has a strong interest in Lutheranism, Christ-centered Scriptural exegesis and the hymns of the Church. In his spare time, he likes to watch the Kansas City Chiefs. Archives
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