Trinity Hymnal ‎#273

273. Christ hath a garden walled around

1 Christ hath a garden walled around,
A Paradise of fruitful ground,
Chosen by love and fenced by grace
From out the world's wide wilderness.

2 Like trees of spice his servants stand,
There planted by his mighty hand;
By Eden's gracious streams, that flow
To feed their beauty where they grow.

3 Awake, O wind of heav'n and bear
Their sweetest perfume through the air:
Stir up, O south, the boughs that bloom,
Till the beloved Master come:

4 That he may come, and linger yet
Among the trees that he hath set;
That he may evermore be seen
To walk amid the springing green.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ hath a garden walled around
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 4:16
• Topic: Christ: Abidng with Believers; The Church: The Church of Christ; The Church: Security of; Grace: Refreshing; Holy Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: LEIGHTON
• Composer: William Leighton (c. 1614)
• Adapter: Harry E. Wooldridge, 1845-1917
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major