reference to a poem (and later a song with the same lyrics) called A Lost Chord, by Adelaide Anne Procter (1825 - 1864). The poem is about a troubled person who, while idly playing the organ, accidentally strikes a beautiful chord which brings calm and quiets her troubles. She searches again for the chord but can't find it, and thinks that perhaps she will hear it again at death. —Freedom Congress Glossary (approved 5-9-90)