"Said the rain to the child, "I will nourish you. I'll make you a world that's all in bloom... and the sun will follow soon." The rain sings gently in the narrative of this text, and a child responds with a

This reflective poetry by Sara Teasdale forms the lyric framework for this lovely two-part setting. Ideal for encouraging a light head voice tone, phrasing and dynamic contrast in young choirs.

The text comes to spirited life as this gospel-style setting lauds the value of a song to improve the quality of our lives. Chord symbols are included for the addition of instruments or improvisation by the