This Alone by Tim Manion

www.ocp.org/en-us/songs/1441/...
Text and music copyright 1981, OCP
Chorus:
One thing I ask, this alone I seek, to dwell in the house of the Lord all my days. For one day within His temple heals every day alone. O Lord, bring me to your dwelling.
Vs.1
Hear, O Lord, the sound of my calling. Hear, O Lord, and show me your way
Vs. 2
The Lord is my light and hope of salvation. The Lord is my refuge; whom should I fear
Vs. 3
Wait on the Lord, and hope in His mercy. Wait on the Lord, and live in his love.

[@billkinca]

Today, at Adoration, this song came to mind... and I discovered that the lyrics make a beautiful prayer in front of the Holy Eucharist...

[@danapb]

I went to Tenebrae tonight and psalm 27 was part of the readings. This song popped into my head instantly and I had to come home and hear it. Thank you

[@ChrisBrunelle]

I love this song. :-)

[@danapb]

@@ChrisBrunelle And you sing it beautifully

[@diYarm07]

This is such a beautiful song. It is a prayer for sure.

[@billkinca]

This song came to mind at adoration this morning... You are sooo right... the lyrics are a beautiful prayer in front of the Holy Eucharist...

[@kathleenlim3433]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your musical gifts with us.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

You’re welcome! And this is a gorgeous piece. These St Louis Jesuit songs were right at the beginning of my formative years of singing and playing in church

[@tubester42]

32 yrs later after 1st singing this song with Holy Rosary Catheral 8pm Sunday Night Choir - this music still so resonates with my soul....Kerry Zanetti - do u remember this..

[@Jenny-fx5qd]

This is a beautiful song and you have a beautiful voice

[@frhepburn]

That oldie never gets old. It moves me always. And you play and sing it so beautifully. Thanks

[@ChrisBrunelle]

You're welcome!!!!

[@websterlee7708]

Beautiful.

[@mishabomb]

Beautiful, thank you. Reminds me of peaceful times as a child sitting in Mass, quite bored, except for when this song was sung. :)

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Wow what a memory to have. God bless you

[@ramonleon5175]

Hi Chris, just want to thank you for uploading your videos, they are super helpful to me when trying to learn any mass song pretty much you have them all here haha, your channel is my go to when Its go time and I have to prepare and practice for an upcoming mass, I'm a new member of one of my church choir, farely green at Bass and your channel is helping me grow, so thanks again, God bless you 🙏 ✝️

[@peterwolf1892]

I always search your versions first.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thank you!

[@stephenjones6030]

Me too!!

[@kimchibbq5242]

Absolutely beautiful song♥

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Agreed!

[@MikeLiversidge]

Recently led the worship music for a Dedication Mass for our parish's new building. One of the parts of the rite--- I think it was where they anoint the the walls with oil--- required "Psalm 84 or another appropriate song". My pastor didn't like the Psalm 84 setting I picked, and I didn't like the one he picked. The pastoral assistant said, "what about a Psalm 27 setting since we can pick something else appropriate?", and then I remembered this song based on Psalm 27. He approved. I pretty much modeled my guitar arrangement after yours as best as I could. It worked really well for that part of the rite. So, thanks for posting!

[@cartiaga7454]

A wonderful rendition of a favorite hymn. Enjoy your playing.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thank you!!!

[@cindyshortall4560]

This is so moving. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@leechang729]

👍👍🙏🙏🤩🤩🤩

[@eternalhalloween1]

You've inspired me! I'm going to play this song this weekend! As a Catholic liturgist, I find your channel so helpful!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

That’s wonderful to hear! This is really a lovely song. God bless

[@eternalhalloween1]

@@ChrisBrunelle Do you watch "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977)? 6 hours and 20 minutes. BUT SO WORTH IT! I watch it once before Christmas and once before Holy Week every year. I also like to watch Mel Gibson's "The Passion" (2004) during Lent. I also like to make sure I watch "The Chronicles of Narnia" before Holy Week. (The 1988-90 saga actually follows C.S. Lewis's saga of books pretty well.)

[@torialive4christ276]

Thank you Chris that was so beautiful and peaceful!

[@EmmieTuesday]

I love this song and have been trying to find the cd and music. Will someone please direct me?

[@stickmanband3]

Great job. I like your tempo. Music show 80 bpm and your finger picking roll at 96 bpm ish I like more. I’ll probably play with a pick and will see where I end up landing tempo wise. Sped up though really helps with the melodic whole notes. Thanks Chris

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thank you for picking up on all that, you’re clearly a pretty knowledgeable musician. I’ve been a music minister in the Catholic Church since the early 1980’s, so my tempos are often more reflective of how I would do the song at mass, not necessarily the tempo that the publisher/composer recommends. I would have a hard time doing this one quite as slow as 80. Sometimes I even contact the composer and ask if this is really the “correct” tempo or if I have a little leeway. I do ebb and flow a bit with my tempos during the song, because I’m doing it by myself. If I were doing it with a group I’d make a little more of an effort to maintain my tempo throughout. Anyway, thank you for your comments and best of luck with everything!

[@SmallTownMusic1997]

You should here some of my interpretations. A young girl moved here recently and is singing in choir. (and choir is often just me on guitar though Sundays sometimes I have keys and bass). Anyways, she and her husband had "How Can I Keep from Singing" at their church and at their wedding. But they really did it totally different. Mine is almost a bluegrass feel. I occasionally have changed measure lengths or dropped or added measures to make something be even. I feel that helps the congregation in coming back in for the next verse. I don't think most writers would have a problem with the changes we make. Peace be with you Chris. Frazier@@ChrisBrunelle