Author: Natalie Allyn Wakeley Sleeth (1930-1992) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #727 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Hymnal Title: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) Lyrics: 1 In the bulb there is a flower;
in the seed, an apple tree;
in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter
there's a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
2 There's a song in every silence,
seeking word and melody.
There's a dawn in every darkness,
bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future,
what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
3 In our end is our beginning;
in our time, infinity;
in our doubt there is believing:
in our life, eternity.
In our death, a resurrection;
at the last, a victory,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see. Topics: The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Change; Eternal Life; Funerals general; Spring; Winter Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN OF PROMISE
In the bulb there is a flower