New Anthems to the One

A greater music waits unscored above,

Its cadences too fine for human ear,

Its harmonies unheard in earth's dull air

The rapture-chant of the eternal Seer.

We've sung so many masses for the dead

And requiems to God's great sacrifice,

Shall there be no oratorios to light

Or overtures that rise to Paradise.

Might we wake to His rhythms beyond time

And dance that frees the soul to wonder-flights,

The melodious song of heaven in our hearts

And descant voices calling from the heights.

We will compose new anthems to the One

Whose ecstasies transcend our mortal dreams

Arpeggios that leap with godhead's laugh

And variations on eternal themes.