The Church Hymnal ‎#307

307. Lord of all being; thron'd afar

1 Lord of all being; thron'd afar,
Thy glory flames from sun and star;
Centre and soul of ev'ry sphere,
Yet to each loving heart how near!

2 Sun of our life, Thy quickening ray
Sheds on our path the glow of day;
Star of our hope, Thy softened light
Cheers the long watches of the night.

3 Our midnight is Thy smile withdrawn;
Our noontide is Thy gracious dawn;
Our rainbow arch, Thy mercy's sign;
All, save the clouds of sin, are Thine.

4 Lord of all life, below, above,
Whose light is truth, Whose warmth is love,
Before Thy ever-blazing throne
We ask no lustre of our own.

5 Grant us Thy truth to make us free,
And kindling hearts that burn for Thee,
Till all Thy living altars claim
One holy light, one heavenly flame.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of all being; thron'd afar
• Author: O. W. Holmes
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: German
• Notes: Public Domain.