Come Unto Me: 10 Comforting Solo Piano Arrangements for Worship

Some hymns invite a quieter kind of attention. In Come Unto Me, arranger Marilynn Ham brings ten familiar sacred and traditional melodies to solo piano, shaping them for a reflective worship setting while preserving room for expressive playing.

Designed for advanced pianists, this collection draws its spirit from Matthew 11:28–30—the passage about rest that Ham cites in her introduction. Approximate performance times are included, making it easier to consider the pieces for a service or recital.

Ten melodies for worship and reflection

The collection moves among well-known hymns, a traditional peace setting, and other familiar melodies. Selections include “Abide with Me,” “Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” “Dona Nobis Pacem,” “Fantasy on Londonderry Air,” “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place,” “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me,” “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” “Morning Has Broken,” and “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” paired with Schubert’s Impromptu in G-flat Major, Op. 90, No. 3.

Expressive solo piano writing

Ham describes exploring varied sounds and textures, with the meaning of each piece’s text informing her musical choices. The result is a program built around calm, reflective character without giving up passion—a useful balance for pianists choosing music that needs both repose and emotional presence.

For the advanced pianist

Marked advanced, these arrangements are intended for pianists comfortable with demanding solo repertoire. They may be of particular interest to church pianists and other performers looking for a selection of sacred music that ranges from familiar hymns to a classical-meets-hymn pairing.

For a worship service, a reflective performance, or time at the piano with melodies that have endured, Come Unto Me offers ten thoughtfully arranged pieces to explore.