117b. Come, let us to the Lord our God

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

2 His voice commands the tempest forth,
and stills the stormy wave;
and though his 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 in his sight.

4 Our hearts, if God we seek to know,
shall know him and rejoice;
his coming like the morn shall be,
like morning songs his voice.

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

6 So shall his 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 Lord our God
Author: John Morison (1750-1798)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: God: in grace and mercy; Lent; Light (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MAISEMORE
Composer: John Dykes Bower (1905-1981)
Meter: CM
Key: D Major
Copyright: © Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd



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