A sacred hymn about the gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil. Music by Kevin G. Pace. Text by Mark R. Fotheringham. See text below:

The path that leads to covenant is open to mankind,
But people often need a friend, the path to help them find.
An invitation to the truth will serve each person well,
To join the work of gathering on both sides of the veil.

Oh may I seek my neighbors? good by pointing them to God,
And see the joy that comes to those who grasp the iron rod.
The missionary zeal I feel is not some holy grail,
But simple service to each friend on both sides of the veil.

To do the work of gathering needs little more than love
And listening to heaven's voice, the Spirit from above.
Expand my heart to care for all that I may never fail
To reach the ones who wait for me on both sides of the veil.

American folk song The American folk song "Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head" is a gentle lullaby portraying the irony of the Christ Child sleeping in a lowly manger while "evil folk" sleep on feathers at their birth. The lyrical tune is simple and beautifully realized with a solo violin as the introduction. Sweet, colorful sonorities from the choir illustrate the awe of the animals at the incarnation, while the harp is evoked in the piano accompaniment - perfect for any Christmas service.

Hungarian - English - German.

Mit jugendlicher und unbeschwerter Ironie entlasst dieses Stuck das Publikum mit einem Schmunzeln aus dem Konzert. Ideal fur junge oder jung gebliebene Chore.