St. Stephen’s Psalter
The Psalter grew out of the annual St. Stephen’s, Orinda, men’s retreat. We spent time with a number of the psalms, and ultimately wrote our own. A number of the participants passed their psalms to me when I offered to set them to music. Peter Margen, a fellow composer and member of the retreat, collaborated with me on composing the musical settings. Clicking on the titles of the psalms below will take you to a page with the psalm itself as well as information about its musical version.
And, of course, if you’re in the area please join us on October 28 at 5 pm as we present these psalms, both spoken and sung, in concert.-Robert Train Adams
The Psalms
- O God of all Creation
Baritone solo
SATB chorus
Piano - Make It Empty
Baritone solo
SATB chorus
Acoustic Guitar - I cannot control
Soprano, Baritone soli
Optional SATB chorus
Acoustic Guitar - Lord, my boat has no rudder
SATB chorus a capella - Father and Son
Baritone solo
SATB chorus
Acoustic Guitar - And I Feel Your Love
Baritone solo
SATB chorus
Acoustic Guitar - Lord help me
SATB chorus
Acoustic Guitar
Piano - The halls are long and dark
SATB chorus
Piano - God, hold my hand
Baritone solo
TBarB chorus a capella - God, you are like the sunlight
SATB chorus
Piano - My Restless Being
Baritone solo
Acoustic Guitar - O God, sometimes I feel abandoned
Soprano, Baritone soli
SATB chorus
Piano - Will you be there Lord?
Baritone solo
Women’s chorus
Acoustic Guitar - You assure my place at the table
Soprano, Baritone soli
SATB chorus
Piano
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