Voices United ‎#653

653. Come, Let Us to the God of Love

1 Come, let us to the God of love
with contrite hearts return:
our God is gracious, nor will leave
the desolate to mourn.

2 God's voice commands the tempest forth,
and stills the stormy wave;
and though God's arm be strong to smite,
'tis also strong to save.

3 Long has the night of sorrow reigned;
the dawn shall bring us light;
God shall appear, and we shall rise
with gladness at that sight.

4 As dew upon the tender herb
diffusing fragrance round,
as showers that usher in the spring
and cheer the thirsty ground,

5 so shall God's presence bless our souls
and shed a joyful light;
that hallowed morn shall chase away
the sorrows of the night.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, let us to the God of love
• Title: Come, Let Us to the God of Love
• Author: John Morison (1781, alt.)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: The Church in the World: Commitment: Trust; Christian Year: Ash Wednesday; Commitment; God: Grace; God: Love; God: Presence; God: Strength and Refuge; Hope; Jesus Christ: Signs and Wonders; Joy; Morning; Opening Hymns; Penitence; Seasons: Changing; Sin; Sorrow; Trust; Water; Proper 5: Year A; Good Friday: Year B; Good Friday: Year C; Easter 3: Year C
• Source: in Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Meter: 8 6 8 6
• Key: G Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies 1812 (adapt.)