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Gathering Seed
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Gathering Seed by Eva M. King — Lyrics
Out on the highways wherever we go,
Seed we must gather and seed we must sow;
Even the tiniest seed has a power,
Be it a thistle, or be it a flower.
That which we gather is that which we sow,
Seedtime and harvest alternately flow;
When we have finished with time ’twill be known
How we have gathered and how we have sown.
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About Gathering Seed
Eva M. King’s secular SATB setting of Gathering Seed uses an English text that speaks metaphorically of the importance of mindful action and thought. The words suggest that everything we experience, learn, or consider is a form of seed, which in turn influences what we will reap. The text poses a direct question to the singers and listeners about the nature of the seeds they choose to gather and sow. King’s part-song offers a reflective and thought-provoking musical experience, encouraging contemplation on our choices and their consequences. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures to underscore the text’s philosophical depth.
