It was written by American composer, at that time Roman
Catholic priest, and and later children's educator Jack Miffleton (b TBA).
The song was included in his album From Earthenware Jars which was released by World Library Publications in 1975 and included (incorrectly called From Earthware Jars) in his dissertation at Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (ref).
The song was included in his album From Earthenware Jars which was released by World Library Publications in 1975 and included (incorrectly called From Earthware Jars) in his dissertation at Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley (ref).
Sheet music is still available today from GIA Publications, who have taken
over WLP's catalog (link below).
Downloads
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Examples
Singer, self-accompanied on guitar:
Singer with light orchestral backing, professional-style recording
Cantor, organ accompaniment
Singer with piano:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1 Lord let me walk that lonely road with you ...
Chorus:
Freedom can be found, laden down,
Under the weight of the wood.
2 Lord let me cool your lips baked like clay,
3 They gave you gall and sour wine for your food,
4 Lord, must the journey always end this way,
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