The Hymnbook ‎#294

294. We Thank Thee, Lord

1 We thank Thee, Lord, Thy paths of service lead
To blazoned heights and down the slopes of need;
They reach Thy throne, encompass land and sea,
And he who journeys in them walks with Thee.

2 We've sought and found Thee in the secret place
And marveled at the radiance of Thy face;
But often in some far-off Galilee
Beheld Thee fairer yet while serving Thee.

3 We've felt Thy touch in sorrow's darkened way
Abound with love and solace for the day;
And, 'neath the burdens there, Thy sovereignty
Has held our hearts enthralled while serving Thee.

4 We've seen Thy glory like a mantle spread
O'er hill and dale in saffron flame and red;
But in the eyes of men, redeemed and free,
A splendor greater yet while serving Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We thank Thee, Lord, Thy paths of service lead
• Title: We Thank Thee, Lord
• Author: Calvin W. Laufer (1919)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:40
  ;
  John 12:26
  ;
  Revelation 22:3
• Topic: Christ: Beauty; Christ: Presence; Christ: Sympathy; Discipleship; Life in Christ: Discipleship and Service

Tune Information

• Name: FIELD
• Composer: Calvin W. Laufer (1919)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: G Major