Her song Goes on
the music of Borghild schoberg Jacobson
The Her Song Goes On project fund, and creative collective of musicians, friends and supporters, is dedicated to advancing the musical legacy of Borghild Schoberg Jacobson through publications, resources, and special events featuring her hymns and music, as well as, arrangements of her music by other composers. The fund and project is supported exclusively by the Friends of Borghild Jacobson, an informal network of persons interested in her creative works. The goal of the project is to honor Borghild by using her music for congregational worship and concert performances in diverse settings throughout the country.
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The Reformation Festival at Washington National Cathedral described Borghild as "one of those many servants of God who made music and poetry so that we might glimpse that hope of perfection which will be ours as we stand before the glory of God."
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Throughout her musical and literary career, Borghild Schoberg Jacobson wrote journal articles, a book about the personal use of the sign of the cross called More Than Words, and the words and music to over 200 vocal works including choral anthems, quartets, duets, rounds, hymns and solo works. She had a strong interest in writing songs for small parishes and soloists of minimal training. Her music and lyrics have been published by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, St. Louis; Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis; Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis; Fortress Press, Philadelphia; Morning Star Music Publishers, St. Louis; and Evangelical Lutheran Women, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Many of her works are self-published. In addition to writing church music, she gave presentations, lectures and workshops in several states.
To many she is best known for her signature hymn, "This My Church Shall Be." This hymn was chosen in 1991 as the theme hymn for the annual convention of the East Central Wisconsin Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The hymn was also selected by the Metropolitan Washington, D. C., Synod of the ELCA as the theme hymn for the 1994 Reformation Festival at the Washington National Cathedral. The hymn, frequently used at various other church conventions, is regularly used by many churches throughout the United States and Canada.
Some of the notable qualities in her music that people frequently comment on include: singable melodies, expressive words, impressive music, words and music that intertwine and support each other, an appeal to all age groups, meaningful texts, an ability to crystallize the purpose of the church, personal and emotional impact and music of enduring quality. This is but a sampling of themes supported by many wonderful comments from clergy and lay people throughout the church. Her music and hymns continue to influence the spiritual lives of Christians from many denominations.
Borghild Jacobson was an individual blessed with great talent. She used her talents to serve God, to serve the church and to serve others. Her music has touched the lives of countless people who have found inspiration, consolation and understanding through her carefully crafted texts and beautiful melodies. Her song, however, does not end here. The legacy of her creative works lives on, uplifting and inspiring many in the name of Christ.
To many she is best known for her signature hymn, "This My Church Shall Be." This hymn was chosen in 1991 as the theme hymn for the annual convention of the East Central Wisconsin Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The hymn was also selected by the Metropolitan Washington, D. C., Synod of the ELCA as the theme hymn for the 1994 Reformation Festival at the Washington National Cathedral. The hymn, frequently used at various other church conventions, is regularly used by many churches throughout the United States and Canada.
Some of the notable qualities in her music that people frequently comment on include: singable melodies, expressive words, impressive music, words and music that intertwine and support each other, an appeal to all age groups, meaningful texts, an ability to crystallize the purpose of the church, personal and emotional impact and music of enduring quality. This is but a sampling of themes supported by many wonderful comments from clergy and lay people throughout the church. Her music and hymns continue to influence the spiritual lives of Christians from many denominations.
Borghild Jacobson was an individual blessed with great talent. She used her talents to serve God, to serve the church and to serve others. Her music has touched the lives of countless people who have found inspiration, consolation and understanding through her carefully crafted texts and beautiful melodies. Her song, however, does not end here. The legacy of her creative works lives on, uplifting and inspiring many in the name of Christ.
May Blessed Be
O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Inspire my psalmody,
That with the hymns of heaven's host,
My hymns may blessed be;
May blessed be, May blessed be;
That with the hymns of heaven's host,
My hymns may be.
Borghild Jacobson's personal prayer for her music, expressed in Stanza 3 of her hymn, "May Blessed Be"
O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Inspire my psalmody,
That with the hymns of heaven's host,
My hymns may blessed be;
May blessed be, May blessed be;
That with the hymns of heaven's host,
My hymns may be.
Borghild Jacobson's personal prayer for her music, expressed in Stanza 3 of her hymn, "May Blessed Be"
Borghild Schoberg Jacobson
researched and written by Mark E. Bloedow
in consultation with Harvey K. Jacobson
Copyright 1999 by Mark E. Bloedow
All rights reserved.
researched and written by Mark E. Bloedow
in consultation with Harvey K. Jacobson
Copyright 1999 by Mark E. Bloedow
All rights reserved.