Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#234

234. 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow

1 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow
has left the heavens all coldly clear;
through leafless boughs the sharp winds blow,
and all the earth lies dead and drear.

2 And yet God's love is not withdrawn;
his life within the keen air breathes;
his beauty paints the crimson dawn,
and clothes each branch with glittering wreaths.

3 And though abroad the sharp winds blow,
and skies are chill, and frosts are keen,
home closer draws her circle now,
and warmer glows her light within.

4 O God, you give the winter's cold,
as well as summer's joyous rays,
you warmly in your love enfold,
and keep us through life's wintry days.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow
• Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Exodus 21:5
  ;
  Genesis 8:22
  ;
  Job 37:9-10
  ;
  Psalm 74:17
  ;
  Psalm 121:7
  ;
  Psalm 147:15-18
  ;
  Romans 11:29
• Topic: The Living God: Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Providence; Winter

Tune Information

• Name: O WALY WALY
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Source: English traditional melody; arranged Church Hymnary, 3rd edition, 1973
• Copyright: © Church Hymnary Trust