The New English Hymnal ‎#320a

320a. O perfect Love, all human thought transcending

1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending,
Lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne,
That theirs may be the love that knows no ending
Whom Thou forevermore dost join in one.

2 O perfect Life, be thou their full assurance
Of tender charity and steadfast faith,
Of patient hope, and quiet brave endurance,
With childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death.

3 Grant them the joy that brightens earthly sorrow,
Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife;
And to life's day the glorious unknown morrow
That dawns upon eternal love and life.

Text Information

• First Line: O perfect Love, all human thought transcending
• Author: Dorothy F. Gurney, 1858-1932
• Meter: 11 10 11 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Marriage

Tune Information

• Name: HIGHWOOD
• Composer: Richard Runciman Terry, 1865-1938
• Meter: 11 10 11 10
• Key: B♭ Major