Singing the Living Tradition ‎#92

92. Mysterious Presence, Source of All

1 Mysterious Presence, source of all —
the world without, the soul within —
thou fount of life, O hear our call,
and pour thy living waters in.

2 Thou breathest in the rushing wind,
thy spirit stirs in leaf and flower;
nor wilt thou from the willing mind
withhold thy light and love and power.

3 Thy hand unseen to accents clear
awoke the psalmist’s trembling lyre,
and touched the lips of holy seer
with flame from thine own altar fire.

4 That touch divine again impart,
still give the prophet’s burning word;
and vocal in each waiting heart
let living psalms of praise be heard.

Text Information

• First Line: Mysterious Presence, source of all
• Title: Mysterious Presence, Source of All
• Author: Seth Curtis Beach, 1837-1932
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: Meditation and Mystical Songs; Water Ceremony

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp, 1698-1768
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major