First Chorus: A,1. Chorus of the Wilderness

CHORUS

Who keepeth watch in the lone wilderness

For the coming of a sign?

Who sendeth her roots down into the dark places

Seeking the springs of life,

And is restored:

And lifteth up her boughs in prayer of quiet,

And lo, they are filled with starlight?

The Tree: the Tree keepeth watch for the coming of a sign.