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Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life

Author: George Herbert (1633)
Tune: THE CALL
Published in 38 hymnals

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1. Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
such a way as gives us breath,
such a truth as ends all strife,
such a life as killeth death.

2. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
such a light as shows a feast,
such a feast as mends in length,
such a strength as makes his guest.

3. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
such a joy as none can move,
such a love as none can part,
such a heart as joys in love.

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Author: George Herbert

Herbert, George, M.A., the fifth son of Richard Herbert and Magdalen, the daughter of Sir Richard Newport, was born at his father's seat, Montgomery Castle, April 3, 1593. He was educated at Westminster School, and at Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating B.A. in 1611. On March 15, 1615, he became Major Fellow of the College, M.A. the same year, and in 1619 Orator for the University. Favoured by James I., intimate with Lord Bacon, Bishop Andrewes, and other men of influence, and encouraged in other ways, his hopes of Court preferment were somewhat bright until they were dispelled by the deaths of the Duke of Richmond, the Marquis of Hamilton, and then of King James himself. Retiring into Kent, he formed the resolution of taking Holy Orders… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life
Title:	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
Author:	George Herbert (1633)
Meter:	7.7.7.7

Year B, Easter season, Fourth Sunday

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THE CALL

COME, MY WAY

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The United Methodist Hymnal #164

Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF, SIB, Scorch)
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Worship and Rejoice #403

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Worship and Rejoice (2001), p.451

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Instances

Instances (19)	First Line	Text Title	Authors	Composers	Meter	Scripture	Tune Title	Tune Key	Languages	Publication Date
Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #610	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life									2000
Church Hymnary, Fourth Edition #579	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life		George Herbert (1593-1633)	Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958); E. Harold Greer (1886-1957)	7.7.7.7		THE CALL	E Flat Major	English	2005
Common Praise #569	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life	George Herbert, 1593-1633	Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958; E. Harold Greer, 1886-1957	7.7.7.7	Psalm 16; Psalm 84; Isaiah 25:1-9; Isaiah 51:1-6; Matthew 9:9-13; Matthew 13:44-46; Matthew 18:10-14; Mark 2:13-22; Mark 14:3-9; Luke 5:27-39; Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Luke 15:1-32; John 8:2-11; John 12:1-8; John 14:1-14; Psalm 16; Psalm 84; Isaiah 25:1-9; Isaiah 51:1-6; Matthew 9:9-13; Matthew 13:44-46; Matthew 18:10-14; Mark 2:13-22; Mark 14:3-9; Luke 5:27-39; Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Luke 15:1-32; John 8:2-11; John 12:1-8; John 14:1-14	THE CALL	E Flat Major		1998
Complete Anglican Hymns Old & New #125	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life								2000
Evangelical Lutheran Worship #816	Come, my way, my truth, my life		George Herbert, 1593-1632	Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958	7.7.7.7		THE CALL	E Flat Major		2006
Gather Comprehensive #577	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life	George Herbert, 1593-1632	Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958	7.7.7.7	John 14:6	THE CALL	E Flat Major	English	1994
Hymnal 1982: according to the use of the Episcopal Church #487	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life		George Herbert, 1593-1633	Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958	7.7.7.7		THE CALL	E Flat Major	English	1985
Rejoice in God: the K. Lee Scott Hymnary #13	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life (The Call)	George Herbert, 1593-1633	K. Lee Scott	7.7.7.7		BLACKSTONE	d minor		2000
Rejoice in the Lord #276	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, My Way	George Herbert	Alexander Brent Smith	7.7.7.7	John 14:6	COME, MY WAY	A Major	English	1985
Rejoice in the Lord #277	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, My Way	George Herbert	R. Vaughan Williams	7.7.7.7	John 14:6	THE CALL	E Flat Major	English	1985
Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #247	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life						COME, MY WAY			1985
Sing and Rejoice!: new hymns for congregations #15	Come, my way, my truth, my life	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life	George Herbert, 1593-1632	Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958; O. S.			[Come, my way, my truth, my life]	D Major	English	1979
The Covenant Hymnal: a worshipbook #396	Come, my way, my truth, my life	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life	George Herbert, 1593-1632	Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958	7.7.7.7		THE CALL	E Flat Major		1996
The New Century Hymnal #331	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life	George Herbert	Ralph Vaughan Williams	7.7.7.7	John 15:11; John 8:12	THE CALL	E Flat Major		1995
The United Methodist Hymnal #164	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life	George Herbert	E. Harold Geer; Ralph Vaughan Williams	7.7.7.7	Matthew 22:22; John 14; John 14:6	THE CALL	E Flat Major	English	1989
Together in Song: Australian Hymn Book II #552	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life				7.7.7.7					1999
Voices United: The Hymn and Worship Book of The United Church of Canada #628	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life	Come, My Way, My Truth	George Herbert	Ralph Vaughan Williams; E. Harold Geer	7.7.7.7		THE CALL	E Flat Major	English	1996
Worship and Rejoice #403	Come, my way, my truth, my life	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life	George Herbert, 1593-1633	Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958	7.7.7.7	John 8:12	THE CALL	E Flat Major		2001
Worship in Song: A Friends Hymnal #157	Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life						The Call			1996