Church Book ‎#136

136. Our Lord's Circumcision

1 The year begins with Thee,
And Thou begin'st with woe,
To let the world of sinners see
That blood for sin must flow.

2 Am I a child of tears,
Cradled in care and woe?
And seems it hard my vernal years
Few vernal joys can show?

3 I look, and hold my peace:
The Giver of all good
Even from the womb takes no release
From suffering, tears, and blood.

4 That I may reap in love,
Help me to sow in fear:
So life a winter's morn may prove
To a bright endless year.

Text Information

• First Line: The year begins with Thee
• Title: Our Lord's Circumcision
• Author: John Keble (1827, a.)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: New Year; Circumcision; Name of Christ; New Years Day
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #375

Tune Information

• Name: DEDICATION
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.