The Church Hymnal ‎#147

147. Glory to Thee, O Lord

1 Glory to Thee, O Lord,
Who, from this world of sin,
By cruel Herod's ruthless sword
Those precious ones didst win.

2 Baptized in their own blood,
Earth's untried perils o'er,
They passed unconsciously the flood,
And safely gained the shore.

3 Glory to Thee for all
The ransomed infant band,
Who since that hour have heard Thy call,
And reached the quiet land.

4 Oh, that our hearts within,
Like theirs, were pure and bright;
Oh, that as free from deeds of sin
We shrank not from Thy sight.

5 Lord, help us every hour
Thy cleansing grace to claim;
In life to glorify Thy power,
In death to praise Thy Name.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory to Thee, O Lord
• Author: E. Toke (1851)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Other Feasts and Fasts: Holy Innocents

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HELENA
• Composer: ?
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: E Major