I, The LordTom Kendzia

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with you, al ways by your side. Come and take my

Keyboard

Tenor

Bass

Soprano

Alto

INTRO: ( = ca. 52)

(Melody)

REFRAIN:

I,

*1st time: unison

the Lord, am

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*Suggested performance: 1st time: unison ; 2nd time: ATB ; last time: SATB

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hand, for I will lead you home. Fol low me,

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the res ur rec tion, and I am the life; if

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Turn your sor row in to joy, for life has just be gun.

D. S.

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VERSE 2:Soprano (Melody)

Alto

2. You shall have new life and live it to the full.

D. S.1. you be lieve in me, you shall live for ev er.

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INTRO: ( = ca. 52) REFRAIN:Capo 3: (D) (Em/D) (G/D) (D) (D9 sus 4) (A7) (D) (D sus 4) (D)

F Gm/F B /F F F9 sus 4 C7 F F sus 4 F

I, the Lord, am

(E/D) (Em/D) (D) (G/A) (A7) (D) (D sus 4) (D)G/F Gm/F F B /C C7 F F sus 4 F

with you, al ways by your side. Come and take my

(Am) (C6) (D) (D/F ) (G) (D/F ) (Em) (D) (C) (G/B)Cm E 6 F F/A B F/A Gm F E B /D

hand, for I will lead you home. Fol low me,

1,2(D/A) (C/G) (G/B) (D) (E/D) (Em/D)

F/C E /B B /D F G/F Gm/F

fol low me.

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1. I (me.) Fol low me,2.

(C/G) (G/B) (D) (E/D) (Em/D) (D)E /B B /D F G/F Gm/F F

Finerit.

fol low me.

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(D) (A/D) (G/D) (D) (A/C ) (G/B) (G/A) (G)F C/F B /F F C/E B /D B /C B

1. am the res ur rec tion, and I am the life; if

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(D/A) (A/C ) (G/D) (D/F ) (Em) (D/F ) (G) (G/B) (A sus 4) (A)F/C C/E B /F F/A Gm F/A B B /D C sus 4 C D. S.

1. you be lieve in me, you shall live for ev er.

VERSE 2: Choir(D) (A/D) (G/D) (D) (A/C ) (G/B) (G/A) (G)F C/F B /F F C/E B /D B /C B

2. You shall have new life and live it to the full.

(D/A) (A/C ) (G/D) (A7/E) (D/F ) (D) (Em) (D/F ) (G6) (G/B) (A sus 4) (A)F/C C/E B /F C7/G F/A F Gm F/A B 6 B /D C sus 4 C D. S.

2. Turn your sor row in to joy, for life has just be gun.

Performance NotesI, The Lord, written for the funeral of a close relative, is a reminder of the compassion found inJesus alone, alive in the midst of the community. There are critics who would question theappropriateness of singing Christ’s words in the first person. To these I would answer that it is thebaptized Christian’s right and responsibility to comfort, challenge, and nourish each other withChrist’s words. This is not about play-acting, but about witnessing.

The recording features piano, organ, bass, flute, and oboe, with trumpet added on the final refrain.In addition to these instrumental parts, this octavo also includes a trumpet part for verse 2,especially effective at the words “Turn your sorrow into joy, for life has just begun.” SoloInstruments I & II (flute and oboe on the recording) are optional. Indeed, the piece may beperformed simply with guitar and/or organ. Whether or not multiple instruments are used, be surenot to abandon the tension-creating F pedal points.

The soprano part of the refrain is actually a descant to be reserved for the final repeat. At othertimes, the sopranos double the alto (melody) line. If your resources do not include SATB choir,this descant line can still work well with the melody.

This piece may be used at funerals, weddings, and ordinations. It is also appropriate during HolyWeek and the Easter season and for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.

— T.K.

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INTRO: ( = ca. 52)2

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VERSE 1:8

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Assembly EditionI, THE LORD

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2. Turn your sor row in to joy, for life has just be gun.

to Refrain

VERSE 2:

2. You shall have new life and live it to the full.

1. you be lieve in me, you shall live for ev er.

to Refrain

VERSE 1:

1. I am the res ur rec tion, and I am the life; if

Final

Fol low me, fol low me.

me, fol low me.

1,22 to Verses

Come and take my hand, for I will lead you home. Fol low

REFRAIN:

I, the Lord, am with you, al ways by your side.

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