Here - Words and Music by Joshua Rist

Oregon State University Chamber Choir
Steven M. Zielke, director
Nicola Nine, voice coach/collaborative pianist
Joshua Rist, piano
Spring 2020. Virtual performance
“Here” Lyrics and music by Joshua Rist
Here is where my grieving wanes
As I lay down the copse of my old name,
A new song is rising
Deep in the breath of a waking mind an ever-expanding horizon line
Where loss and birth are intertwined
(Chorus)
Here on the ground where I’m standing in bare feet
A bush in the desert lies burning before me
Pulsing questions coursing through me
Here on the shore of a heavenly ocean,
My mind is illumined and my spirit reopened
Here the cosmos asks me Who are you?
Who will you be?
Here around my dreams and doubt
These questions I must live in and live out
The veil of distraction, covering my inner eye
The cataract of our design
Is lifted by the morning light.
(Chorus)
Here on the ground where I’m standing in bare feet
A bush in the desert lies burning before me
Pulsing questions coursing through me
Here on the shore of a heavenly ocean,
My mind is illumined and my spirit reopened
Here the cosmos asks me Who are you?
Who will you be?
All I am and all I’ll be my thread inside this tapestry,
Who are you? Who will you be?
I opened the door,
I feel the wild wood beckon once more.
Who are you? Who are you? Who are you?
Who will you be? Who will you be?

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I can’t believe that it took me so long to find this recording of this piece! I was one of the tenor ones who sang this piece in Salt Lake City with your honor choir. One of my top pieces that I have ever sung with a choir. Thank you for sharing this on RUclips!❤