Ezekiel Ch 1
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The solemn words of this song come from Ezekiel Ch 1. How urgently the Christian Church needs to comprehend the sovereignty & power of God’s providence. Hope you approve of the ‘reconstruction’ of this beautiful melody freely adapted from Michel Legrand’s haunting theme – The Winmills of Your Mind (original lyrics M & A Bergman). This piece is especially for Peter, a good friend & source rich of encouragement – thanks!
Em
Wind sweeping south in fiery tempest
B7
‘Neath a dark and thundery sky
B7
Stirred the molten heat of metal
Em
Shrouding creatures standing by
E7
Bearing wings and human faces
Am7
Standing upright in its light
D7
Moving forward in procession
Gmaj7
Turning neither left or right
Cmaj7
As an eagle and a lion,
F#m7-5
Like an ox yet bearing hands
B7
Moving only at the signal
A#dim7
Of the holy One’s commands;
B7
Like the smoldering flares you find
Em
In the embers of your mind.
Em
Corresponding to the creatures
B7
Were four wheels within a wheel
B7
Gleaming brightly as a jewel
Em
With the shine of foundry steel
E7
Turning slowly this and that way
Am7
While their grandeur filled the skies
D7
Rims magnificent and splendid
Gmaj7
Sporting multitudes of eyes
Cmaj7
Like a shadow hugging close
F#m7-5
Beside the creatures as they stirred
B7
Sanctified with holy wisdom
A#dim7
Captive only to their word
B7
Since the spirit borne inside
Em
Was the impulse of their glide.
Em
In the space above the creatures
Am7
Where the birds of heaven fly
D7
Like an awe-inspiring crystal
Gmaj7
Light and glory filled the sky
G7
Spreading out above the tree-tops
Cmaj7
Wings most powerful and wide
F#7
Sounding loudly in vibration
Bm
Like an army in its stride
E7
Beating louder than the gushing
Am
Of a waterfall’s full force
D7
Tumbling swiftly through a chasm
Gmaj7
On its providential course
Cmaj7
Till at last their flight was over
F#m7-5
Sudden calm replaced their noise
B7+5
In the stillness of that moment
B7 Em
Came the whisper of His voice
Em
In the form of human likeness
B7
Seated high upon a throne
B7
Burnished bronze in His appearance
A#dim7
Holy light and glory shone –
Em/B
There the bow of love you’ll find
B7
When no longer you are blind
Em
To His summon in your mind.
Words – Steve Layfield
