A very simple but beautiful and calming meditative song which I sang at my mother's recent memorial is actually a Taize prayer,"Confitemini Domino", however I don't imagine that the lyrics are from the original work (the original being Latin, of course).I believe that this tune can be heard on a Taize website.The tune invites wonderful harmonies.The non-denominational lyrics are as follows: In the still of morning First breath of day In the first light of dawning While the night drifts away. All of time still standing All creation made new All the truth of the universe Now within you. Keep this moment timeless In your deepest soul Hold its beauty in you Where 'ere you go. From this day's beginning Unto evening's golden light Hold its peace within you 'Til the deep rest of night. Line Breaks added. -Joe Offer-
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