Singing the Living Tradition ‎#3

3. The World Stands Out on Either Side

1 The world stands out on either side
no wider than the heart is wide;
above the world is stretched the sky
no higher than the soul is high.

2 The heart can push the sea and land
so far away on either hand;
the soul can split the sky in two
and let the face of God shine through.

Text Information

• First Line: The world stands out on either side
• Title: The World Stands Out on Either Side
• Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892-1950
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: The Celebration of Life; Earth; Prayer and Meditation

Tune Information

• Name: RICKER
• Composer: W. Frederick Wooden, 1953-
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1992 Unitarian Universalist Association