Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#146

146. The word, O God, Like Dew Restoreth

1 Thy Word, O God, like dew, restoreth
My fainting soul to strength and peace,
And, as a balm, from heaven poureth
And gives my heart from pain surcease;
Oh, make this field of Jesus bear
The fruit of faith through Thy sweet care.

2 Thy Word, O God, like sword and arrow
Cuts through the sinful world's disguise
And piercing even bone and marrow,
Lays bare the heart before Thine eyes;
Let men before its power fall
And unto Thee for mercy call.

3 Thy Word is like the star of glory
That led the wise men on their way;
It tells the world the wondrous story
Of Him who is our Hope and Stay;
Let all behold this glorious star
And reach their home from lands afar.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy Word, O God, like dew, restoreth
• Title: The word, O God, Like Dew Restoreth
• Author: C. B. Garve
• Translator (into Danish): E. Boye
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: The Word
• Notes: Danish first line: Dit Ord, o Gud, som Duggen kvaeger; Translator: P. C. Paulsen

Tune Information

• Name: [Thy Word, O God, like dew restoreth]
• Composer: L. Nielsen
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8.
• Key: B♭ Major