To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; O heart within my heart, in you I place my trust. Let me not feel unworthy; let not fear rule over me. Yes! let all who open their hearts savor You and bless the earth!
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Here is peace to store within the breast Against the days of tumult and despair. Within this cool green light the heart can rest, The body strengthens in the clear, clean air, The soul grows tall, the viol-string tensions cease Here in this summer stillness, summer peace.