Pilgrim’s Hymn (from the opera, “The Three Hermits”)

Description

Even before we call on Your name

To ask You, O God

When we seek for the words to glorify You,

You hear our prayer

SATB in D-flat

“Pilgrims' Hymn” is from Paulus' opera, The Three Hermits, based on a short story of the same name by Leo Tolstoy. It appeared in the short-story collection Twenty-Three Tales which was first translated into English for an edition released by Funk & Wagnalls in 1907. The title refers to its three central characters; unnamed simple monks living on a remote island in a life of prayer and contemplation “for the salvation of their souls.”

Also Available:
“Pilgrims' Hymn”: SATB in D-flat •
SSAATTBB in F-sharp
The Three Hermits: Vocal Score