On the Dusty Earth Drum
Hymn composed by
Friedrich FilitzContextual information
A hymn text that originally appeared in Singing the Living Tradition in a much more traditional chorale tune setting. This version is in the style of many earth-centered chants, and works well with a hand drum keeping a “heartbeat” pattern. The round is optional, but if used it should begin with the fourth verse.
A hymn text that originally appeared in Singing the Living Tradition in a much more traditional chorale tune setting. This version is in the style of many earth-centered chants, and works well with a hand drum keeping a “heartbeat” pattern. The round is optional, but if used it should begin with the fourth verse.
Tune Name
WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN
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Text Meter
6.5.6.5.
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Friedrich FilitzHymn Arranger
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Lyrics
On the dusty earth drum beats the falling rain;
now a whispered murmur, now a louder strain.
Slender, silvery drumsticks on an ancient drum
beat the mellow music bidding life to come.
Chords of life awakened, notes of greening spring,
rise and fall triumphant over everything.
Slender, silvery drumsticks beat the long tattoo -
God, the Great Musician, calling life anew.
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