From Sense to Soul
Lovely setting. Somewhat difficult, with an active flowing accompaniment under the legato vocal line. Verses 1 and 3 use the familiar melody from hymn 64 in the Christian Science Hymnal with new harmonies. Available in this collection: "Sacred Solos by Austin C. Lovelace, vol. 1"
Lyrics
From Sense To Soul
Lyrics: Violet Hay
Composer: Austin C. Lovelace
From sense to Soul my pathway lies before me,
From mist and shadow into Truth’s clear day;
The dawn of all things real is breaking o’er me,
My heart is singing: I have found the way.
I reach Mind’s open door, and at its portal
I know that where I stand is holy ground;
I feel the calm and joy of things immortal,
The loveliness of Love is all around.
The way leads upward and its goal draws nearer,
Thought soars enraptured, fetterless and free;
The vision infinite to me grows clearer, I touch the fringes of eternity.
I touch the fringes of eternity.