Prayer of St. Theresa

"Prayer of St. Theresa" is the first song of David Conte's song cycle Songs of Consolation. The cycle is for soprano and organ.

The audio selection features Heather Clemmens, soprano, and Rodney Gehrke, organ. Used with the permission of the composer.

Date: 1997Composer: David ConteSong Collection: Songs of Consolation

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Text

Prayer of St. Theresa

Let nothing disturb thee,
Nothing affright thee;
All things are passing;
God never changeth;
Patient endurance attaineth to all things;
Who God possesseth in nothing is wanting;
Alone God sufficeth.

– St. Theresa of Avila; translated by Henry Wodsworth
Longfellow

Audio

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    Sheet Music

    Songs of Consolation

    Composer(s): David Conte

    Song(s): 1. Prayer of St. Theresa
    2. The God of Love My Shepherd is
    3. Lead, Kindly Light

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