New Hymn
Embracing the Cosmic Tapestry: James Taylor's New Hymn Unveiled
Lyrics
Source of all we hope or dread
Refers to the origin of both our hopes and fears.
Sheepdog, jackal, rattler, swan
Symbolic creatures representing various aspects of life, from protection to danger.
We hunt your face and long to trust
We search for a trustworthy divine presence.
That your hid mouth will say again let there be light
Expresses a desire for divine intervention and the restoration of light.
A clear new day
A wish for a new and clear day, a fresh start.
But when we thirst in this dry night
Describes a spiritual thirst in a difficult time.
We drink from hot wells poisoned with the blood of children
Highlights the grim reality of consuming tainted resources, possibly a metaphor for corruption.
And when we strain to hear a steady homing beam
Struggling to find guidance amidst suffering.
Our ears are balked by stiffled moans
Efforts to listen are hindered by the sounds of pain and despair.
And howls of desolation from the throats of sisters, brother, wild men
Portrays the anguish of people, emphasizing a collective suffering.
Clawing at the gates for bread
Desperation for basic needs, like bread, in a world filled with struggle.
Even our own feeble hands
Even our own actions, though feeble, aim for power and control.
Aim to seize the crown you wear
Attempts to take control, possibly suggesting a desire for autonomy.
And work our private havoc through
The pursuit of personal chaos in both known and unknown realms.
The known and unknown lands of space
Absolute in flame beyond us
Describes a powerful force encompassing both creation and destruction.
Seed and source of Dark and Day
Acknowledges the dual nature of existence - light and dark.
Maker whom we beg to be
A plea to the divine to take on various roles in human life.
Our mother, father, comrade, mate
Til our few atoms blow to dust
Contemplates the transient nature of human existence.
Or form again in wiser lives
Speculates on the possibility of reincarnation or spiritual evolution.
Or find your face and hear our name
Expresses the longing to connect with the divine.
In your calm voice the end of night
Anticipates a peaceful end to suffering through divine intervention.
If dark may end
Contemplates the potential end of darkness and troubles.
Wellspring gold of Dark
Describes the divine as the source of precious wisdom and enlightenment.
Be here
A simple invocation, urging the divine presence to be present.
Be now
A call for immediate divine intervention and guidance.
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