It was originally written in 1979 as "Pescador de Hombres" (Fishers of Men) by
Spanish / Basque Roman Catholic priest, biblical theologian and liturgical
composer, Cesáreo Gabaráin (1936-1991). this song has been translated to various languages: Many online
sources say that the Polish-language translation, “Barka”, set for orchestra with boy-soloist, was one of Pope John Paul
II's favourite songs.
This English-language translation was made by American, at-the-time Roman
Catholic priest, Robert Trupia (b 1948) from Tuscon, Arazona (ref). It was first published by OCP Publications in 1987.
Trupia
also made another translation ("Lord, you have come to the lakeside,
looking neither for wealthy nor wise ones ... ") which was published in Common
Ground (Saint Andrew Press 1998), which is perhaps more suited for use in
England (ref). There is also another translation
Lord When you Came to the Seashore by Willard Jabusch: these are all different translations of the same base text, set to the same tune.
The song is set the tune PEDCADOR DE HOMBRES, which was written by Gabaráin for the original hymn. This has a 6/8 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes are F EFG FE D D_ with accompanying chords D / F#m / G7 / A7 / Bm / D
The song is set the tune PEDCADOR DE HOMBRES, which was written by Gabaráin for the original hymn. This has a 6/8 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes are F EFG FE D D_ with accompanying chords D / F#m / G7 / A7 / Bm / D
Downloads
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Lead singer with band and chorus
Small group, professional recording
Duet with piano and violin
Singer with piano, pictures of the seashore
Small group with bell-voice electronic keyboard
Instrumental - organ, 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 Lord, You have come to the seashore ....
Chorus:
O Lord, with Your eyes set upon me
Gently smiling, You have spoken my name.
All I longed for, I have found by the water.
At Your side, I will seek other shores.
2 Lord, see my goods, my possessions ...
3 Lord take my hands and direct them ....
4 Lord, as I drift on the waters ....
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