1 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow
has left the heavens all coldly clear;
through leafless boughs the sharp winds blow,
and all the earth lies dead and drear.
2 And yet God's love is not withdrawn;
his life within the keen air breathes;
his beauty paints the crimson dawn,
and clothes each branch with glittering wreaths.
3 And though abroad the sharp winds blow,
and skies are chill, and frosts are keen,
home closer draws her circle now,
and warmer glows her light within.
4 O God, you give the winter's cold,
as well as summer's joyous rays,
you warmly in your love enfold,
and keep us through life's wintry days.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow |
Author: | Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892) |
Meter: | LM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2005 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: | The Living God: Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Providence; Winter |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | O WALY WALY |
Meter: | LM |
Key: | G Major |
Source: | English traditional melody; arranged Church Hymnary, 3rd edition, 1973 |
Copyright: | © Church Hymnary Trust |