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the forest was man’s church
before he learned to build or dig a mine into the earth.
before his choirs did sing,
in the hemlock grove he knelt;
for his chancel he had spring.

the leaves moved in the wind,
and not by his command.
and yet he chose a roof
that he laid with his own hand.

the ancient winds still blow
and the treetops feel their breath;
towards the heavens they still grow.
under roofs our frail hands raised,
the face of god we seek.
on our own work we now gaze.

thy grandeur, strength and grace
are here to speak of thee.
so be it ours to muse
on the meaning of a tree.

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from The Meaning of a Tree, released August 1, 2017

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The Field Hymnal Holland, Michigan

Angelee Berrian - vocals

Luke Panning - fiddle

Jared DeMeester - bass

Nate Roberts - mandolin

Rooted firmly in bluegrass but with a love for new sounds as well, The Field Hymnal draws inspiration from nature and poetry, and from jokes told poorly by dear friends. If music can be a meeting place, The Field Hymnal is a door that is always open, with food on the table and laughs to be shared.
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