401 | Common Praise#402a | 402b |
Text: | Come, let us to the Lord our God |
Author: | John Morison, 1750-1798 |
Tune: | NEWBURY |
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 | |
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First Line: | Come, let us to the Lord our God |
Author: | John Morison, 1750-1798 |
Meter: | CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2000 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: | Proper 26: Year B; Lent |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | NEWBURY |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | E Major |