Snowdrops Serene

Hymn & Tune: 'Under the burdens of guilt and care'

From poem by Kevin Michael Bloor -

adapted with permission

*********

Just now the sweet snow drops are blooming

Reminds that Springtime is looming

They brave the breeze biting and snowing

In bleak mid-winter start growing

 

Chorus

Galanthus Nivalis

To love them, you don't need know this

'Milk Flower of the Snow'

By Romans brought here, we this know

 

All clouded in folklore and fable

With Cain's mother, he killed Abel

These shy sturdy blooms bright with beauty

Destined by God for this duty - Chorus

 

That when Eve shed tears in the garden

Pleaded with God for His pardon

An angel was moved to take pity

From snowflake made flower pretty - Chorus

 

As symbol of hope's new beginning

In God's Holy Son, no sinning

This maid of February frozen

Lady of loveliness chosen - Chorus

 

Just now the sweet snowdrops are blooming

Reminds that Springtime is looming

Cruel Winter, they tell us, is ending

Sweet solace of Spring is pending - Chorus