This musical piece – The Dream Isaiah Saw – is a sublime evocation of the peaceable kingdom God promises and incarnates through sacrificial, transforming love. There are some wonderful recordings available; this recording in a Christmas concert a little while back is very moving. Lyrics by Thomas Troeger; music by Glenn Rudolph. https://youtube/watch?v=Wckb5jFqvgw The Dream Isaiah Saw Lions and oxen will sleep in the hay, Leopards will join with the lambs as they play, Wolves will be pastured with cows in the glade, Blood will darken the Earth that God made. Little child whose bed is straw, Take new lodgings in my heart. Bring the dream Isaiah saw: Life redeemed from fang and claw. Peace will pervade more than forest and field: God will transfigure the Violence concealed Deep in the heart of systems gain, Ripe for the judgment the Lord will ordain. Little Child whose bed is straw, Take new lodgings in my heart. Bring the dream Isaiah saw: Justice purifying law. Nature reordered to match God’s intent, Nations obeying the call to repent, All of creation completely restored, Filled with the knowledge and love of the Lord. Little child whose bed is straw, Take new lodgings in my heart. Bring the dream Isaiah saw: Knowledge, wisdom, worship awe. —Thomas Troeger
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:43:34 +0000