Wartburg Hymnal ‎#71

71. As o'er the realm of nature

1 As o'er the realm of nature
Deep calmness now holds sway,
So let my heart be quiet
On this fair Sabbath day,
On this fair Sabbath day.

2 The bells, like solemn voices,
Are heard both far and near;
To God's own house they call us,
His holy Word to hear:
His holy Word to hear.

3 Who would not gladly follow
Their call so strong and clear?
Who would not share the blessing
So rich in love and cheer?
So rich in love and cheer?

4 And, like the star of Bethl'em,
The light of faith divine
Doth show the heart its pathway
To yonder sacred shrine,
To yonder sacred shrine.

5 From every earthly sorrow
And vain desire made free,
The soul in blissful stillness
Alone with God will be,
Alone with God will be.

Text Information

• First Line: As o'er the realm of nature
• Author: H. Brueckner
• Translator: C. A. Gebauer
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: The Lord's Day
• Notes: Translated from "So feierlich und stille" Tune: SO FEIERLICH UND STILLE

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