The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11903

11903. O Thou, Whose Glory Shone Like Fire

1 O Thou, whose glory shone like fire,
Within the ancient temple walls,
Grant us our heart’s sincere desire:
Thy presence in these sacred halls.

2 O Thou, who, homeless, wandered wide
Through far Judea’s favored land,
Make this a home for men, and guide
The steps of all with Thy strong hand.

3 O Thou, who sorrowing in the night,
Longed for the love of human friend,
Make here a spring of friendship bright
With Thy rich love that knows no end.

4 O Thou, whose life and words were one,
Strong, manly, holy and divine;
Here may our fellow men be shown
How they may live a life like Thine.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, whose glory shone like fire
• Title: O Thou, Whose Glory Shone Like Fire
• Alterer: George A. Warburton
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: College Hymnal by M. Woolsey Stryker, 1904
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: SOLOTHURN, traditional Swiss Melody

Tune Information

• Name: CANONBURY
• Composer: Robert Alexander Schumann (1839)
• Meter: LM
• Key: f♯ minor
• Source: Adapted from "Nachtstück, Opus 23, No. 4"
• Copyright: Public Domain