The Hymnbook ‎#468

468. O Thou Whose Feet Have Climbed Life's Hill

1 O Thou whose feet have climbed life's hill,
And trod the path of youth,
Our Saviour and our Brother still,
Now lead us into truth.

2 The call is Thine: be Thou the Way,
And give us men, to guide;
Let wisdom broaden with the day,
Let human faith abide.

3 Who learn of Thee the truth shall find,
Who follow, gain the goal;
With reverence crown the earnest mind,
And speak within the soul.

4 Awake the purpose high which strives,
And, falling, stands again;
Confirm the will of eager lives
To quit themselves like men:

5 Thy life the bond of fellowship,
Thy love the law that rules,
Thy name, proclaimed by every lip,
The Master of our schools.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou whose feet have climbed life's hill
• Title: O Thou Whose Feet Have Climbed Life's Hill
• Author: Louis F. Benson (1894, 1911)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:40
  ;
  1 Corinthians 16:13
  ;
  1 John 2:14
• Topic: Christ: Teacher; Purpose; Schools; Truth; Youth, Hymns for; Church, The: Youth, Hymns for

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke (1709)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tune, "St. Peter," Hymn 479.