The Pilgrim’s Journey Home
A Collection of Inspirational Folk Hymns and Songs
Each of us has cherished memories of home; as we continue in life, we seek places and situations that bring the same feelings of comfort, strength and reassurance. This CD contains music that reflects our journey towards that sense of home, and the support we give others in their own pilgrimages.
In this collection of inspirational folk hymns and songs, the BYU Singers, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and Men’s Chorus join with the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra in beautiful performances of inspiring music. This CD includes several songs not heard on the TV broadcasts.
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Traditional; arr. Ryan Murphy
Words by John Henry Newman; music by John B. Dykes; arr. Mack Wilberg
Marta Keen; arr. Jay Althouse
4. Pilgrim’s Chorus, from Tannhäuser
Richard Wagner
American folk hymn; arr. Howard Helvey
Words by Samuel Stennett; music by Daniel McDavitt
Traditional spiritual; arr. Stephen Hatfield
Will L. Thompson; arr. David Zabriskie
Words by William Arms Fisher; music by Antonín Dvorák; arr. Rosalind Hall
Words adapted from Richard Gillard’s hymn “The Servant Song”; music by Jared Oaks
11. Whither Goest Thou, Pilgrim Stranger?
Words: Anonymous; tune: Warrenton, Sacred Harp; arr. Ronald Staheli
Traditional; arr. Carmen Dragon
Words by Charles Wesley; music by William Walker; arr. Jean Applonie
Original title: “My Little Welsh Home”
W. S. Gwynn Williams; arr. Daniel McDavitt
15. When Johnny Comes Marching Home* / Keep the Home Fires Burning**
Arr. David Zabriskie; *words by Patrick Gilmore (1st verse) and Michael Hicks (2nd verse); music: traditional; **words by Lena Ford; music by Ivor Novello
16. I Feel Like I’m on My Journey Home
American spiritual; arr. Ronald Staheli
Words by William Clayton; music: English folk song; arr. Leroy J. Robertson