I heard the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform this in October of '06, pennywhistle, orchestra, and all. It was very beautiful. I am now singing in a choir that is performing the piece, but I view it differently than many people. I see it as a romantic love song, pure and simple. "If you find it's me you're missing, if you're hoping I'll return..." seems to confirm this.

Am I alone in this viewpoint, or ??? Most everyone else seems to think it's a religious song, but to me, it's a straightforward song about a man returning to a woman he loved. In that context, it's a religious song, because I believe that true romantic love is ordained of God, and it's the highest form of love and charity that we can feel for another person, and it's infinitely sacred, but I don't think the song is about us returning to God after this life is over. It's about a man and a woman, and I think it's entirely appropriate that it be sung by the MoTab or any other religious choir.

Comments?