Divine Hymns, or Spiritual Songs ‎#152

152. The Refuge, River and Rock of the Church

1 He who on earth as man was known,
And bore our sins and pains;
Now, seated on th' eternal throne,
The GOD of glory reigns.

2 His hands the wheels of nature guide
With an unerring skill;
And countless worlds extended wide,
Obey his sov'reign will.

3 While harps unnumber'd sound his praise,
In yonder world above;
His saints on earth admire his ways,
And glory in his love.

4 His righteousness, to faith reveal'd,
Wrought out for guilty worms;
Affords a hiding place and shield,
From enemies and storms.

5 This land thro' which his pilgrims go,
Is desolate and dry;
But streams of grace from him o'erflow,
Their thirst to satisfy.

6 When troubles like a burning sun,
Beat heavy on their head;
To this almighty rock they run,
And find a pleasing shade.

7 How glorious he! how happy they
In such a glorious friend!
Whose love secures them all the way,
And crowns them at the end.

Text Information

• First Line: He who on earth as man was known
• Title: The Refuge, River and Rock of the Church
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1800

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