Singing the Living Tradition ‎#15

15. The Lone, Wild Bird

1 The lone, wild bird in lofty flight
is still with thee, nor leaves thy sight.
And I am thine! I rest in thee.
Great spirit come and rest in me.

2 The ends of earth are in thy hand,
the sea’s dark deep and far-off land.
And I am thine! I rest in thee.
Great spirit come and rest in me.

Text Information

• First Line: The lone, wild bird in lofty flight
• Title: The Lone, Wild Bird
• Author: H. R. MacFayden, 1877-1964
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: The Celebration of Life; Animals; Nature and the Countryside; Prayer and Meditation; Serenity

Tune Information

• Name: PROSPECT
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: William Walker's Southern Harmony, 1835
• Notes: Another accompaniment, 232