1997

Prayer of St. Theresa

Composed by David Conte
Text by

Songs of Consolation Song Collection

"Prayer of St. Theresa" is the first song of David Conte's song cycle Songs of Consolation. The cycle is for soprano and organ. The audio selection features Heather Clemmens, soprano, and Rodney Gehrke, organ. Used with the permission of the composer.

Text

Prayer of St. Theresa

Let nothing disturb thee,
Nothing affright thee;
All things are passing;
God never changeth;
Patient endurance attaineth to all things;
Who God possesseth in nothing is wanting;
Alone God sufficeth.

– St. Theresa of Avila; translated by Henry Wodsworth
Longfellow

Audio

“Prayer of St. Theresa” (from “Songs of Consolation”)
Heather Clemmens (soprano) & Rodney Gehrke (organ)3:35

David Conte

Composer

Traditional

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

Sheet Music

Songs of Consolation

David Conte
1. Prayer of St. Theresa
2. The God of Love My Shepherd is
3. Lead, Kindly Light
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