It was written by English Anglican vicar and previously professional musician and teacher Nick and his wife, singer-songwriter Anita Haigh, who are companions of the Northumbria Community. The song was written in 2000 and first released by Break of Day Music.
The only published version located so far is in Singing the Faith: Hymns Ancient & Modern for the Methodist Church, London, 2011.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by the Haighs. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of Eb, the first few notes of the melody are G GG G E D E E EF G
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Examples
Small group with band, professional recording, words on-screen:
Small group with band, professional recording, words on-screen:
Official release:
Singer with electronic backing:
Singer with piano:
Small choir with guitar:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1. Empty broken here I stand, Kyrie eleison ...
Chorus:
Kyrie eleison,
Christe eleison,
Kyrie eleison,
2. When my faith is all but gone, Kyrie eleison ...
3. When my heart is cold as ice, Kyrie eleison ...
4. You’re the voice that calms my fears, Kyrie eleison ...
5. Humble heart of holiness, Kyrie eleison ...
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