There is a Thin Place is a Taize-style call to worship – a simple, contemplative melody with simple words. The arrangement allows for extra vocal and instrumental parts to be added. This song started as a Call to Worship written for Blackwood Uniting Church. David MacGregor has written just the kind of melody that I was seeking, and the added parts are sensitive and versatile. David had the privilege of teaching this song to the Iona Community.
There is a thin place
where heaven touches earth
and promises find birth
Be this our place today
There is a thin place
where all Creation sings
and hearts with longing ring
Be this our place today
There is a thin place
where someone lost is found
and futures are unbound
Be this our place today
There is a thin place
where grieving is released
and sorrowers find peace
Be this our place today
There is a thin place
where we are touched by fire
revived by God’s desire
Be this our place today
There is a thin place
where people gather round
we stand on holy ground
Be this our place today
The sheet music includes the following:
- Lead Vocal plus flute/violin/oboe plus Bb clarinet plus cello
- SATB Vocal arrangement
- Separate parts for flute/violin/oboe plus Bb clarinet plus cello
- Lead vocal plus piano accompaniment
Thanks to my good friend Amelia Koh-Butler for the vocal! The recording was created my myself from the MID score provided by David.