Thomas Merton is one of the most frequently read religious writers of all time.  Merton was a monk at Gethsemane Monastery near Bardstown, Kentucky.  Merton was very influential in establishing dialogue between persons of differing religious traditions, believing that more might be accomplished for the greater good when Christians combine their influence throughout the world.  The text of his well-known Prayer of Trust has been adapted for this SATB choral setting…..”My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going, nor do I know the way ahead of me”…