The Church Hymnal ‎#473

473. O Love divine, that stooped to share

1 O Love divine, that stooped to share
Our sharpest pang, our bitt'rest tear!
On Thee we cast each earth-born care;
We smile at pain while Thou art near.

2 Though long the weary way we tread,
And sorrow crown each lingering year,
No path we shun, no darkness dread,
Our hearts still whispering, Thou art near.

3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief,
And trembling faith is changed to fear.
The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf,
Shall softly tell us, Thou art near.

4 On Thee we rest our burdening woe,
O Love divine, for ever dear!
Content to suffer while we know,
Living and dying, Thou art near.

Text Information

• First Line: O Love divine, that stooped to share
• Author: O. W. Holmes
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ABENDS
• Composer: H. S. Oakeley
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.