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Text:I Brought My Spirit to the Sea
Author:Max Kapp, 1904-1979
Tune:JACQUI
Composer:Alec Wyton, 1921-

4. I Brought My Spirit to the Sea

1 I brought my spirit to the sea;
I stood upon the shore.
I gazed upon infinity,
I heard the waters roar.

2 And then there came a sense of peace,
some whisper calmed my soul.
Some ancient ministry of stars
had made my spirit whole.

3 I brought my spirit to the trees
that loomed against the sky.
I touched each wand’ring careless breeze
to know if God was nigh.

4 And then I felt an inner flame that
fiercely burned my tears.
Upright, I rose from bended knee
to meet the asking years.

Text Information
First Line: I brought my spirit to the sea
Title: I Brought My Spirit to the Sea
Author: Max Kapp, 1904-1979
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: The Celebration of Life; Serenity; Spirituality and Spiritual Growth
Tune Information
Name: JACQUI
Composer: Alec Wyton, 1921-
Meter: C.M.
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: © 1990 Alec Wyton



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