Consider the Lilies: An Appalachian Requiem

For SATB choir, Soprano solo, and Chamber orchestra

VI. A Promise

When you pass through the waters, do not fear. When you pass through the waters, do not fear.

When winds of grief assail you, I will be with you. When you pass through the waters, do not fear.

I am the storm's eye. I am the storm's eye.

I am the storm's eye. I am the storm's eye.

When the winds of grief assail you, I will be with you. When you pass through the waters, do not fear.

Text:

When the earth around you trembles, do not fear. When the earth around you trembles, do not fear. When your grief tears all asunder, take refuge in My care. When the earth around you trembles, do not fear.

I am the storm's eye. I am the storm's eye. I am the storm's eye. I am the storm's eye.

When your grief tears all asunder, take refuge in My care. When the earth around you trembles, I'll be there.

When you pass through the fire, do not fear. When you pass through the fire, do not fear. When your grief's a fiery furnace, I will walk with you. When you pass through the fire do not fear. I am the storm's eye. I am the storm's eye. I am the storm's eye. I am the storm's eye. When your grief's a fiery furnace, I will walk with you. When you pass through the fire do not fear.

Text: references I Kings 19:11-12; Isaiah 43:2 not the wa ters, do not

Words and Music by Timothy Michael Powell, ASCAP STORM'S EYE refrain by Cecilia "Lily Kate" Powell (2007-2017), adpt.