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Hymn of the Travellers
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Hymn of the Travellers by Gustav Holst — Lyrics
Go thou on before us,
Guide us on our way,
Mighty One.
Make our journey pleasant,
Never let us stray.
R.:
Wonderworker, hearken.
Come in thy splendour; come in thy mighty pow’r.
Trample on the wicked,
All who would oppose,
Mighty One.
Drive away the robber;
Drive away our foes.
R.
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About Hymn of the Travellers
Gustav Holst’s Hymn of the Travellers is a vigorous SSAA setting of a secular English text that invokes divine protection on a journey. The choir is called upon to address a ‘Mighty One’, a ‘Wonder-worker’, asking for guidance and safe passage, while also expressing a desire for the vanquishing of enemies and oppressors. The music will reflect the text’s urgent plea, with music that drives forward and calls for clarity of diction. The setting calls for four-part women’s voices, demanding a strong and unified sound to convey the fervent spirit of the text.
