SATB a cappella
Text: Lizette Woodworth Reese
Duration: 2.5 min
Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing

Commissioned by Joseph Ohrt, Bucks West Choir.

I am thy grass, O Lord!
I grow up sweet and tall
But for a day; beneath Thy sword
To lie at evenfall.
Yet have I not enough
In that brief day of mine?
The wind, the bees, the wholesome stuff
The sun pours out like wine.
Behold, this is my crown;
Love will not let me be;
Love holds me here; Love cuts me down;
And it is well with me.
Lord, Love, keep it but so;
Thy purpose is full plain;
I die that after I may grow
As tall, as sweet again.

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Themes: nature, prayer, healing, life, sacred, anthem, church, liturgical