Author: Seth Curtis Beach, 1837-1932 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #92 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder Meditation and Mystical Songs; Water Ceremony Languages: English Tune Title: WAREHAM
Mysterious Presence, Source of All