Text: | What Sweet Reflection—Calm Repose |
Author: | B. F. Wheeler |
Tune: | WINCHESTER OLD |
Composer: | G. Kirbye |
1 What sweet reflection—calm repose
The gospel preacher's meed,
To feel once more 'mid joys and woes
He sowed the golden seed.
2 Though some beside the way did fly
And some on rocks did spoil;
Though some among the thorns did die,
Perhaps some found good soil.
3 But if no sign of fruit he see
Still, one blest thought remains:
Obeying God's most strict decree
He sowed the precious grains.
4 Obedience, then, to God's commands
Attracts him on his throne,
'Tis fixed among his gracious plans
Th'obedient soul he'll own.
5 Then, sow, ye husbandmen, cast 'way
The Master's choicest seeds;
The seeds you sow in tears today
With morn bring golden sheaves.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | What sweet reflection—calm repose |
Title: | What Sweet Reflection—Calm Repose |
Author: | B. F. Wheeler |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1999 |
Topic: | Lay and Ordained Ministry |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | WINCHESTER OLD |
Composer: | G. Kirbye |
Meter: | C. M. |
Key: | F Major or modal |