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#113 WALKING ON THE PATH

by Peter Kearney

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WALKING ON THE PATH
Walking on the Path. Walking on the Path.
Of Wisdom, Loving and Truth.
Following your Way, I walk it every day.
As you guide, I'll know the way.
Walking on the Path. Walking on the Path.
Of Wisdom, Love and Truth.
Rightly I'll go through light and shade
Walking the Path with You.

Jesus stood on the mountain-side
And he saw his people in pain.
Compassion flowing in his Great Heart
His words fell like the rain.
Blessed are the humble ones
Who can hear the truth of the Word.
You shall come out of misery
When you walk the Truth of the Word
When you walk the Truth of the Word

Interlude

Love your God with all your heart
With all your strength through the joy and the pain.
Do unto others as you would have them
Do unto you.
Don't you worry about your life,
Don't pile up needless things.
Heaven grows within you
When you walk the Truth of the Word.
When you walk the Truth of the Word.
When you walk the Truth of the Word.

Walking on the Path. Walking on the Path
Of Wisdom, Loving and Truth.
Following your Way, I walk it every day.
As you guide, I'll know the way.
Walking on the Path. Walking on the Path.
Of Wisdom, Love and Truth.
Rightly I'll go through light and shade
Walking the Path with You.
Walking the Path with You.

Words & music by Peter Kearney.

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BACKGROUND:
I began composing this song while travelling back from the Blue Mountains after my second Vipassana (Buddhist) retreat - ten days of silence and meditation

In writing the lyrics, I tried to reflect the commonalities in the 'Paths of Wisdom' taught and practised by the Buddha and by Jesus.

Pope Francis spoke about the teachings of Jesus and the Buddha during a June 2022 meeting with a Buddhist delegation from Thailand at the Vatican.

He said to the delegates:
“The Buddha and Jesus understood the need to overcome the egoism that gives rise to conflict and violence. We have a profound regard for the spiritual, moral, and socio-cultural treasures that have been bestowed on you through your precious traditions.”

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lyrics

RELATED RESOURCES for 'Walking on the Path', available through Peter Kearney's Online Store: https://peterkearneysongs.com.au/shop

PDF MUSIC for 'Walking on the Path'. Melody, chords, lyrics. Link: https://peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/903432

MUSIC BOOK: The music book for the whole album 'Growing in God' ('Walking on the Path' plus 17 other songs) is still available. Link: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/553815

MAIN CD-AUDIO: The whole album 'Growing in God' is available . Seventeen songs including 'Walking on the Path'. Link: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/356142

BACKING TRACKS CD: Backing music (no vocals) for 'Walking on the Path' and other songs on the 'Growing in God' album. Link: peterkearneysongs.com.au/product/556353

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credits

released May 25, 2023
THE RECORDING:
Arranged and produced by Peter Kearney
Recorded by Peter at the 'The Little Portion Studio', Welby, NSW

LUCY REYNOLDS sang the lead vocal in choruses. (I first heard Lucy sing in a local production of Les Misérables. PK)

SMALL CHOIR from Chevalier College, Bowral NSW: Sarah de Jongh, John Forbes, Patrick Howard, Michelle Iacono, Rebecca Michael
HELEN ARCHER added her strong voice to the up-tempo sections.

MARK BIASUTTI played clarinet in choruses.

PETER KEARNEY played all other instrumental parts.

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Peter Kearney Mittagong, Australia

Peter Kearney is an Australian songwriter and singer. His early folk-hymns 'Fill My House' & 'The Beatitudes' are internationally known. He has written many other songs of justice and peace, songs for children, and a musical-narrative on St. Francis of Assisi. His published recordings include 153 original songs.

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