Commissions

Peace Like A River

(originally titled I Ask for Peace)

Composer: Gwyneth Walker

Arranger: Gwyneth Walker

Publication: N/A

Duration: 3:04

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Program Notes:

Commissioned by the Women's HOPE Chorale (formerly the St. Louis Women's Chorale) as part of their 10th Anniversary Season

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Score Sample:

Voicing:

SSAA

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Accompaniment:

A cappella

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Themes:

Peace, Spirituality, Community​

Lyrics:

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African-American Spiritual

I've got peace like a river,

I've got peace like a river,

I've got peace like a river in my soul.

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I've got pain like an arrow,

I've got pain like an arrow,

I've got pain like an arrow in my soul.

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I've got strength like a mountain,

I've got strength like a mountain,

I've got strength like a mountain in my soul.

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I've got joy like a fountain,

I've got joy like a fountain,

I've got joy like a fountain in my soul.

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I've got determination,
I've got determination,
I've got determination in my soul.

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