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I Shall Go To My Father
Staff Notation • Sacred, Liturgical music
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I Shall Go To My Father by Nicholas Azza — Lyrics
I SHALL GO TO MY FATHER
Chorus
I shall go to my Father and say to him, O Father,
I’ve sinned against heaven and against you. Treat me like a servant,
for I don’t deserve to be called your son; I have squandered away all your wealth.
But I have now come to my senses, and I promise to mend my ways.
1. Such were the words of the prodigal son, who away went to a distant land,
where in lavish, extravagant living, he wasted his share of his father’s estate.
Soon a famine struck the land, and he became destitute, so very hungry,
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About I Shall Go To My Father
This SATB setting of I Shall Go To My Father draws on the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son. The text expresses the son's remorse and his plea for forgiveness, returning to his father with humble words after squandering his inheritance. The music captures the emotional arc of this narrative, from confession to the hope of reconciliation. The English lyrics focus on the profound themes of repentance and the unconditional love of a parent. This sacred work is well-suited for liturgical settings, offering a moment of reflection and spiritual depth for the choir and congregation alike.
