Ocean from Love Says by Beth Patterson
Image yourself peacefully held in an Ocean of pure Love & Compassion.
This song is a sacred lullaby.
"Listen, O drop, give yourself up without regret,
And in exchange gain the Ocean.
Listen, O drop, bestow upon yourself this honor,
And in the arms of the Sea be secure.
Who indeed should be so fortunate?
An Ocean wooing a drop!
In Godβs name, in Godβs name, sell and buy at once!
Give a drop, and take this Sea full of pearls."
Rumi
"Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I will give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." John 4:13,14
Tracklist
| 5. | Ocean | 6:58 |
Lyrics
Drifting ever in Love, drifting ever in Love, drifting ever in Love, drifting in Love
Loved and lovable, Loveable and Loved
Open my heart to your Ocean door, then I wonβt be thirsty anymore.
Make me a dam to hold love inside. No make me a river without a tide.
Part of the Ocean at rest in sea. My soul dissolved in Thee.
My soul dissolved in Thee.
Credits
Beth Patterson: Lead vocals, lyrics, melody
Carolyn Koebel: Guitar, Vibraphone, Production
Allen DeSomer: Sitar
David Melbye: Bass
Doug Berch: Harmonium
Angie Biehl, harmony vocal
Mehtab Kirtan: tabla
Recorded and mixed at Troubadour Recording Studios by Corey DeRushia
Mastered at LaLuna Studios by Ian Gorman
License
All rights reserved.
Beth Patterson is a Universalist Christian singer songwriter, improvisational vocalist, and clinical social worker. Beth identifies as queer and her journey in reconciling faith and sexuality is reflected in her music as well as a movement toward love centered spirituality.