Main message: "Thy will be done."

Bible references:

• V1. "My God and Father" (Luke 15:21)

• V3. "Renew" (Titus 3:5)

Keywords: my God and Father, Thy will be done, submissive, sweet spirit, renew, happier shore

Interpretation notes:

• The main message, ‘Thy will be done,’ uses a rhythmic pattern of a half note, two quarter notes, and a dotted half note (or whole note). 

• This treatment makes the main message stand out from the rest of the flowing rhythm. 

• The melody uses repeated notes in m. 9 and m. 15–16, especially on the main message.

• Slight crescendo in the chorus may help the singing move better with direction.