An original hymn with text by Mark Fotheringham below. Performed at the 2016 Alice Lloyd College convocation for Dr. D. Gene Pace.
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/lvo3XVJrVrw
We come to the river for to drink from the stream.

We climb up the mountainside to reach for a dream.



We come to the forest for to blaze new trails

Reaching oceans, we unfurl sails.



And for our food and our raiment we will lightly care,

For learning and knowledge is our fare.



And every page which we study, every word we write

Leads closer to the truth and the right.



May each question be answered. May our vision be clear.

May we serve with conviction that our God's ever near.



May He ever sustain us as we follow His beam

Let us drink from the river and dream.

We'll mine every theory with the zeal of our youth,
Expose every error and reveal every truth.

The joy of discovery will feed our souls
As we master our heartfelt goals.

So many friends and companions met along our way
Will reach out in friendship, ne'er to stray.

And then ascending together, every day we'll find
A soul refreshed in heart and in mind.

May each question be answered. May our vision be clear.
May we serve with conviction that our God's ever near.

May He ever sustain us as we follow His beam
Let us drink from the river and dream.

Michael Ware?s soulful anthem, Think on These Things is based on Paul?s words in Philippians 4:8-9. It reminds the listener to have their minds set on the things of the Lord. This approachable SATB setting is appropriate for any time of the year. It works well with piano or rhythm section.

From the beginning of time, to the telling of the story of the birth of Christ, Somewhere in the Longest Night, takes the listener from darkness into light, and is an inspiring service composed of original music, key scriptures, and well-known Advent and Christmas carols. A unique cantata, written using Middle Eastern instrumental color, brings to life the prophetic history of, and birth of Christ. Created with diverse choral situations in mind, this work is easily tailored to meet the needs of your choir and congregation. ?Somewhere in the Longest Night,? is a versatile piece, and equally effective using piano accompaniment or full orchestration. It can easily be broken into individual anthems to be used throughout the season, making it an outstanding value. Contents include a full prelude and the following titles: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Immanuel, Somewhere in the Longest Night, Comfort and Joy, To Us a Child of Royal Birth Is Given, and John One. Choral octavo, full score, instrument parts and accompaniment tracks are available online. Available in SATB and SAB versions, 40 minutes.