The Church Hymnal ‎#75

75. Lord of the hearts of men

1 Lord of the hearts of men,
Thou hast vouchsafed to bless,
From age to age, Thy chosen saints
With fruits of holiness.

2 Here faith, and hope and love
Reign in sweet bond allied;
There, when this little day is o'er,
Shall love alone abide.

3 Here, bearing the good seed,
'Mid cares and tears we come;
There, with rejoicing hearts, we bring
Our harvest-treasures home.

4 Oh, give us, mighty Lord,
The fruits Thyself dost love;
Soon shalt Thou from Thy judgment seat
Crown Thine own gifts above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of the hearts of men
• Author: C. Coffin
• Translator: J. R. Woodford
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Septuagesima; Love to God; Septuagesima, etc.

Tune Information

• Name: GILDAS
• Composer (attributed to): P. Abelard
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: G Major