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.

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.

Arranged for soloist with SATB choir and accompaniment, this powerful song is packed with great truth. This anthemic arrangement can be performed with piano alone or a full worship band using the rhythm chart included.