Community of Christ Sings ‎#263

263. My Life Flows On in Endless Song

1 My life flows on in endless song;
above earth’s lamentation
I hear the real though far-off hymn
that hails a new creation.

Refrain:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since Love is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?

2 Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear that music ringing;
it sounds and echoes in my soul.
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]

3 What though the tempest loudly roar?
I hear the truth: it's living!
What though the darkness round me close?
Songs in the night it's giving. [Refrain]

4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
a fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My life flows on in endless song
• Title: My Life Flows On in Endless Song
• Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 52:7
• Topic: Affirmation; Assurance; Calm; Chaos; Continuing Revelation; Darkness; Faith; God's Love; God's Presence; Music; Peace of Jesus Christ; Inner Peace; Renewal; Trust; Truth

Tune Information

• Name: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
• Harmonizer: David N. Johnson, 1922-1987
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. and refrain
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Quaker melody
• Copyright: Harm. © 1977 Prairie Publications, Inc.