Common Praise ‎#402a

402a. Come, let us to the Lord our God

1 Come, let us to the Lord our God
with contrite hearts return;
our God is gracious, nor will leave
the desolate to mourn.

2 His voice commands the tempest forth,
and stills the stormy wave;
and though his arm be strong to smite,
'tis also strong to save.

3 Long has the night of sorrow reigned;
the dawn shall bring us light;
God shall appear, and we shall rise
with gladness in his sight.

4 Our hearts, if God we seek to know,
shall know him and rejoice;
his coming like the morn shall be,
like morning songs his voice.

5 As dew upon the tender herb,
diffusing fragrance round;
as showers that usher in the spring,
and cheer the thirsty ground:

6 So shall his presence bless our souls,
and shed a joyful light;
that hallowed morn shall chase away
the sorrows of the night.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, let us to the Lord our God
• Author: John Morison, 1750-1798
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Hosea 6:1-4
  ;
  Joel 2:23
  ;
  Psalm 51:17
  ;
  Psalm 65:7-8
  ;
  Psalm 72:6
  ;
  Psalm 93:3-4
• Topic: Proper 26: Year B; Lent

Tune Information

• Name: NEWBURY
• Meter: CM
• Key: E Major