Now the silence, now the peace, Now the empty hands uplifted; Now the kneeling, now the plea, Now the Father's arms in welcome; Now the hearing, now the power, Now the vessel brimmed for pouring; Now the body, now the blood, Now the joyful celebration; Now the wedding, now the songs, Now the heart forgiven, leaping; Now the Spirit's visitation, Now the Son's epiphany; Now the Father's blessing, Now, now, now.