The Hymnal ‎#323a

323a. When shadows gather on our way

1 When shadows gather on our way,
Fast deepening as the night,
Be Thou, O God, the spirit's stay,
Our inward Light.

2 Amid the outward toil and strife,
The world's dull roar and din,
Still speak Thy word of higher life,
Thou Voice within.

3 When burdens sore upon us press,
And vexing cares increase,
Spring Thou, a fount of quietness,
Our hidden Peace.

4 Though fond hopes fail, and joy depart,
And friends should faithless prove,
O save us from the bitter heart,
Indwelling Love!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: When shadows gather on our way
• Author: Rev. Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1904)
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 4.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life In Christ: The Inner Life; Inner Life, The; Love and Communion; Peace, Spiritual; Serenity
• Copyright: Words copyright by The Beacon Press. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: KINGTON
• Composer: Rev. F. Llewellyn Edwards
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 4.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Tune from "Songs of Praise." Used by permission of Rev. F. Llewellyn Edwards.