The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5379

5379. O Thou Great Friend

1. O Thou great friend to all the sons of men,
Who once appeared in humblest guise below,
Sin to rebuke, to break the captive’s chain,
To call the brethren forth from want and woe.

2. Thee would I sing: Thy truth is still the light
Which guides the nations groping on their way,
Stumbling and falling in disastrous night,
Yet hoping ever for the perfect day.

3. Yes, Thou art still the life; Thou art the way
The holiest know—light, life and way of Heav’n;
And they who dearest hope and deepest pray
Toil by the truth, life, way that Thou hast giv’n.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou great friend to all the sons of men
• Title: O Thou Great Friend
• Author: Theodore Parker (1846)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: MORECAMBE, Frederick C. Atkinson, 1870

Tune Information

• Name: FFIGYSBREN
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Incipit: 13335 43223 13335
• Key: F Major
• Source: Welsh hymn tune
• Copyright: Public Domain