And Art Thou Come With Us to Dwell
Religious Music · Other Songs - Religious Music
Our Prince, our Guide, our Love, our Lord?
And is Thy Name Emmanuel,
God present with His world restored?
The heart is glad for Thee! It knows
None now shall bid it err or mourn;
And o'er its desert breaks the rose
In triumph o'er the grieving thorn.
Thou bringest all again; with Thee
Is light, is space, is breadth and room
For each thing fair, beloved, and free
To have its hour of life and bloom.
The world is glad for Thee! the heart
Is glad for Thee! and all is well,
And fixed and sure, because Thou art,
Whose Name is called Emmanuel.
And Art Thou Come With Us to Dwell
This hymn by Religious Music stands as a quintessential example of traditional English hymnody, blending poetic theology with melodic simplicity. The work reflects the genre's enduring focus on communal worship and spiritual reflection, characteristic of the era's choral traditions. Its lyrics invite listeners to envision divine presence within the community, a theme central to the hymn's historical and liturgical significance. As part of the broader canon of English hymns, the piece resonates with themes of faith and shared devotion found in works like 'We Shall Overcome' and 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness.' The recording captures the solemnity and reverence typical of such compositions, serving as a timeless contribution to the landscape of religious music.