Reverently and Meekly Now

This voluntary begins with a simple ornamentation of the first two phrases of the hymn tune (counting eight measures as a phrase). That is followed by a condensed but rhythmically augmented (longer note values) restatement of those same two phrases. Taking a cue from the 1948 hym…

Some variety in organ sound will enhance the effectiveness of this piece. To keep things as simple as possible, just use the swell pedal to increase the dynamic level at measure 17 and again at measure 49, and don’t worry that the last note in measure 36 gets absorbed by the Swel…