1 Pass we all through waves of judgment,
For our sins, on holy ground
Where accusing cries are silenced
By the Ark’s triumphant sound.
Now the words of Him once smitten
Armor us in rock and shield,
And their fount on pages written,
Cleanse, and satisfy as meal.
2 Let us heed their signs of warning;
Watching always lest we fall;
Gath’ring manna every morning;
Kneeling ’for the Lord of All.
May our minds arise from idols
From whence every sin begets.
Let no heart in secret sidle
Back to ways we must forget.
3 We, a risen holy nation,
Share as one the blood and bread
By which we have shed corruption,
Whole inside our risen Head.
Therefore with new eyes of judgment,
We shall watch. And clothed in light,
Give the severed flesh no moment,
But adjudge it crucified.
4 Hearts unsaved will seek embracement
Of earth’s idols demons share.
They, from hidden halls of torment,
Offer joy but bring despair.
But now God gives new desires
Of our heart from His above;
Lifting longings ever higher
In His ways of peace and love.
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16291