It was written by American Roman Catholic and at-the-time Benedictine
monk Gregory Norbet (b 1940), and originally released in 1972. Today it is copyright to the monks of
Weston Priory via the The Benedictine Foundation of the State of
Vermont.
The song became better known when it was recorded by John Michael Talbot: Some sources, incorrectly, say that Talbot wrote it.
The song is set to an unnamed tune, also by Norbet. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of F, the first few notes are C G A A_ C G A A_ D F F_ B B C C_ with accompanying chords F / Bb / F
The song became better known when it was recorded by John Michael Talbot: Some sources, incorrectly, say that Talbot wrote it.
The song is set to an unnamed tune, also by Norbet. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of F, the first few notes are C G A A_ C G A A_ D F F_ B B C C_ with accompanying chords F / Bb / F
Downloads
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Examples
The composer on piano, with concert audience participation
Small group with band and on-screen lyrics
John Michael Talbot with guitar/band - professional recording
Small group with piano-led backing, professional recording
Contemporary church choir with piano-led band, recorded live in a church service
Solo singer, self-accompanied on guitar
Small choir with piano and bells - apparently recorded live in a church service
Instrumental - piano, with on-screen lyrics
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1. Come back to me with all your heart. Don’t let fear keep us apart ...
Chorus:
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.
2. The wilderness will lead you to the place where I will speak ...
3 You shall sleep secure with peace, faithfulness will be your joy ...
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