I Wander with Thee (in the Spirit of St. Francis)

Details
Title | I Wander with Thee (in the Spirit of St. Francis) |
Author | Ananda Sangha Worldwide |
Duration | 1:40 |
File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fo5YoKNv6cw |
Description
Watch this joyful song in the spirit of St. Francis by Swami Kriyananda, recorded in the Temple of Light August 10th 2025.
Written in honor of St. Francis, Swami wrote this introduction to the song:
“In the spirit of St. Francis,
Let us roam the earth
Spreading God’s joy everywhere,
And inflaming hearts with divine love.”
LYRICS
Father, now that I wander with Thee,
Flow’rs and fields are alive with Thy joy!
All that I owned to Thee I’ve given,
Now I sing: In Thy love I am free!
Father now that I dance in Thy name,
Birds and animals share in my song!
All my sorrows, all my merriment,
Join in music to set hearts aflame!
Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of "Autobiography of a Yogi", in 1948. At Yogananda’s request, he dedicated his life to teaching, writing, and sharing Kriya Yoga and spiritual principles worldwide. Over 65 years, Kriyananda authored 150 books, composed more than 400 musical works, and taught thousands, inspiring millions through his lectures, music, and practical teachings on meditation, community, and spiritual living. He is recognized as a pioneer of intentional spiritual communities, fulfilling Yogananda’s vision.
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