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A patient presence broods
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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A patient presence broods by Thurlow Weed — Lyrics
1. A patient presence broods
and warms the wellplaced nest,
untroubled and alert,
expectant and at rest.
2. She waits because she knows
a process has begun
again there will be life
before her brooding's done.
3. O nesting Spirit, praise
to you who warm the earth,
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About A patient presence broods
This hymn by Thurlow Weed is written for SATB choir in English. It draws upon the metaphor of a nesting bird to explore themes of patient expectation and the nurturing presence of the divine. The text speaks of waiting with awareness, knowing that new life will emerge from a process that has begun. The third stanza directly addresses the 'nesting Spirit,' offering praise for its role in warming the earth and longing hearts. The final stanza connects this divine nurturing to human hope, inspiring a will to bear the life that is awaited. The piece comes from the collection Songs for the Cycle.
