Were I the Perfect Child of God
Words © 2004 WGRG, Iona, admin. GIA. Arr. © 2007 GIA.
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Vocal Forces: Three-part equal, Three-part mixed, Assembly, Two-part mixed
Accompaniment: Keyboard
Guitar: Yes
Separate Instruments: C Instrument I, C Instrument II, Guitar
Tune Name: Gin i were a baron's heir
Music Source: Trad. Scottish melody
Series: Celebration
Difficulty Level: E
Description:
John Bell’s text for this traditional Scottish melody admits that were I the perfect child of God, I’d gladly follow Jesus. But because I’m a product of the frail human condition I look for God’s grace to make me that person.
The arrangers have given this song a folklike treatment with piano imitating the finger picking of a folk guitar, and minimal two-then three-part chordal harmonies.
Categories: Choral/Vocal
Seasonal: Lent, Eastertide
Rites: RCIA / Christian Initiation
Topical: Discipleship, Grace, Jesus Christ, Love of God for Us
Scored for: Woodwinds
Style: Folk
Number of Pages: 12
Language: English
Format: Octavo
