Communion Prayer is an all-metallic reimagining of the a capella hymn written by my father, Gary Bruce, in 1985. Its lush harmony and meditative nature will provide a breath of fresh air for performers, teachers, and audiences alike. Performers will be stretched to obtain mastery over touch and balance, while still providing technical challenges. I sang this hymn in church throughout my childhood and teenage years. Its reflective and meditative setting captured my imagination then and has stayed with me since. The original text reads:

O Lord our God we come to You now
As our hearts are turned to Christ our King.
May the words that He spoke stay close to our hearts
And His body be a source of strength.
May the bread and the wine receive Your blessing
And our hearts feel the pain He bore.
Let Your Spirit indwell us now as we take
As disciples of Christ we pray.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
We commune with each other in this feast Lord
We would ask that our hearts be pure.
Let Your Spirit inhabit all of our praise
As disciples of Christ we pray - Amen.

Published by C. Alan Publications.

Performed at PASIC 2023 by the North Gwinnett Middle School Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Travis Downs.

Performed at the 2024 Midwest Clinic by the North Gwinnett Middle School Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Travis Downs.