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Holy Ground
Hymn composed by
Linda Smith KoehlerContextual information
In February of 2001 this song landed whole as I drove north along the beautiful Penobscot River. It is my deepest hope that everyone could see this way of embracing our sacred nature so that we might all live in peace together.
In February of 2001 this song landed whole as I drove north along the beautiful Penobscot River. It is my deepest hope that everyone could see this way of embracing our sacred nature so that we might all live in peace together.
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[Holy Ground]
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12.12.14.10.
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Linda Smith KoehlerHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Linda Smith Koehler has been a member of UU Society of Bangor, ME since 1988. Kay Gardner, choir director and founding director of Women With Wings, a Singing in Sacred Circle group, mentored her in conducting and songwriting. When Kay died in 2002, Linda became director of Wings. Kay called Linda “Chant Maestra,” as she is a prolific creator of songs that cultivate peace, joy, connection with each other and the Earth.
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Lyricist Background information
Linda Smith Koehler has been a member of UU Society of Bangor, ME since 1988. Kay Gardner, choir director and founding director of Women With Wings, a Singing in Sacred Circle group, mentored her in conducting and songwriting. When Kay died in 2002, Linda became director of Wings. Kay called Linda “Chant Maestra,” as she is a prolific creator of songs that cultivate peace, joy, connection with each other and the Earth.
Arranger Background information
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Wherever you are, you’re rooted in Holy Ground.
Whenever you are, you’re living in Sacred Times.
Whomever you’re with, you’re in the presence of the Divine.
So whatever you do, keep that in mind!
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