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Come, O thou Traveller unknown
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come, O thou Traveller unknown by Robert King — Lyrics
1. Come, O thou traveler unknown,
Whom still I hold, but cannot see,
My company before is gone,
And I am left alone with thee,
With thee all night I mean to stay,
And wrestle till the break of day.
2. I need not tell thee who I am,
My misery, or sin declare,
Thyself hast call’d me by my name,
Look on thy hands, and read it there,
But who, I ask thee, who art thou,
Tell me thy name, and tell me now?
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About Come, O thou Traveller unknown
This hymn setting from Robert King is for SATB choir and sings in English. It is a sacred work, drawing on the imagery of Jacob wrestling with the divine. The text is intensely personal, depicting a soul yearning for a deeper knowledge of God, refusing to let go until the divine nature is fully revealed. Such a theme makes it suitable for periods of reflection or commitment, perhaps during Lent or a similar season of introspection. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic expression, supporting the dramatic narrative of spiritual struggle and fervent prayer.
