3. Forever

1 We sigh for human love, from which
A whim or chance may sever,
And leave unsought the love of God,
Tho' God's love lasts forever.

2 We seek earth's peace in things that pass
Like foam upon the river,
While steadfast as the stars on high,
God's peaxe abides forever.

3 Man's help, for which we long, gives way,
As trees in storm-winds quiver,
But mightier than all human need
God's help remains forever.

4 Turn unto Thee our wav'ring hearts,
O Thou who failest never;
Give us Thy love and Thy great peace,
And be our Help forever!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: We sigh for human love, from which
Title: Forever
Author: Effie Smith Ely, b. 1879
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: God the Father: His Changelessness; Perseverance
Tune Information
Name: PLAGAL
Composer: Donald P. Hustad, b. 1918
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1953 Hope Publishing Co.



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