This arrangement’s a little special because, though
short, it actually contains two hymns, both relating to
prayer. As you’ll hear, it starts with a tumultuous
introduction, representative perhaps of some problem in
the believer’s life. What follows is the first
statement of this tune, as quiet as the intro was loud
and as calm as the intro was turbulent—like a
tentative, pleading prayer. The section with the
triplet accompaniment is the tune, “From Every Stormy
Wind That Blows,” ...(+)
This arrangement’s a little special because, though
short, it actually contains two hymns, both relating to
prayer. As you’ll hear, it starts with a tumultuous
introduction, representative perhaps of some problem in
the believer’s life. What follows is the first
statement of this tune, as quiet as the intro was loud
and as calm as the intro was turbulent—like a
tentative, pleading prayer. The section with the
triplet accompaniment is the tune, “From Every Stormy
Wind That Blows,” a hymn reminding us that we can
take refuge from the storms of life in prayer. The
final section is the glorious restatement of the main
theme where, as I think you can tell, the believer’s
prayer is answered.