E'en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come

[memuellerpa]

I have heard the same story. Ruth Manz wrote the lyrics at a time of great grief over their ill son. Paul wrote the music. It has blessed many thousands of people. Tonight I had the honor and joy of singing it with the Kapelle Choir of Concordia University Chicago.

Paul Manz died on 10/28/09, and in his honor the choir director added this song to the program and invited audience members to join the choir to sing along. What a thrill! I had not sung it in 25 years, but every note was there

[timeus2009]

No one has commented about the origins of this piece. A mother & father were holding vigil in the hospital over their gravely ill child. They took turns--alone in their grief--while one wrote the music & the other wrote the words. Long after the child miraculously recovered, they put the music and words together & realized how beautifully they meshed. The parents felt even more strongly that God's grace had shone upon them in their darkest hour and that the resulting beautiful music was proof.

[maryannechase]

Thank you for that addition.

[maryannechase]

A brief clip from Advent Service of Lessons and Carols. E'en So Lord Jesus, quickly come. by Paul O Manz