Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #13089 Meter: 7.6.7.6 First Line: When on her Maker’s bosom Lyrics: 1 When on her Maker’s bosom,
The new-born earth was laid,
And nature’s opening blossom
Its fairest bloom displayed;
2 When all with fruit and flowers
The laughing soil was dressed,
And Eden’s fragrant bowers
Received their human guest:
3 No sin his face defiling,
The heir of nature stood,
And God, benignly smiling,
Beheld that all was good.
4 Yet in that hour of blessing,
A single want was known—
A wish the heart distressing—
For Adam was alone.
5 God of pure affection,
By men and saints adored,
Who gavest Thy protection
To Cana’s nuptial board,
6 May such Thy bounties ever
To wedded love be shown,
And no rude hand dissever,
Whom Thou hast linked in one. Languages: English Tune Title: WHITE ROBES
When On Her Maker's Bosom