Singing the Living Tradition ‎#398

398. To See the World

To see the world in a grain of sand,
and a heaven in a wildflower,
hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
and eternity in an hour.

Text Information

• First Line: To see the world in a grain of sand
• Title: To See the World
• Author: William Blake, 1757-1827
• Meter: 9.8.11.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Service Music: Responses, Rounds, and Chants; The Eternal Now; Prayer and Meditation; Transcending Mystery and Wonder

Tune Information

• Name: DEN STORE HVIDE FLOK
• Arranger: Edvard Grieg, 1843-1907
• Meter: 9.8.11.8.
• Key: E Major
• Source: Norway, c. 1600