A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#410

410. Winter

1 Stern winter throws his icy chains;
Encircling nature round;
How bleak, how comfortless the plains,
Late with gay verdure crown'd!

2 The sun withdraws his vital beams,
And light and warmth depart;
And drooping, lifeless nature seems
An emblem of my heart.

3 My heart, when mental winter reigns,
In night's dark mantle clad;
Confin'd in cold, inactive chains,
How desolate and sad!

4 Return, O blissful sun, and bring
The soul-reviving ray;
This mental winter shall be spring,
This darkness cheerful day.

5 O happy state, divine abode,
Where spring eternal reigns;
And perfect day, the smile of God,
Fills all the heavenly plains.

6 Great Source of light, thy beams display,
My drooping joys restore:
And guide me to the seats of day,
Where winter chills no more.

Text Information

• First Line: Stern winter throws its icy chains
• Title: Winter
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Scripture:
  Job 38:29-30
• Topic: Special Occasions: The Seasons

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