Author: Joseph S. Cotter, Jr., 1895-1919 Hymnal: Singing the Journey #1071 (2005) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Lyrics: 1 On the dusty earth drum
beats the falling rain;
now a whispered murmur,
now a louder strain.
2 Slender, silv'ry drumsticks
on an ancient drum
beat the mellow music
bidding life to come.
3 Chords of life awakened,
notes of greening spring,
rise and fall triumphant
over ev'rything.
4 Slender, silv'ry drumsticks
beat the long tattoo;
God the Great Musician,
calling life anew. Topics: Earth-Centered Traditions; Nature Languages: English Tune Title: EARTH DRUM
On the Dusty Earth Drum