The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10561

10561. Like Noah's Weary Dove

1 Like Noah’s weary dove,
That soared the earth around,
But not a resting place above
The cheerless waters found—

2 O cease, my wandering soul,
On restless wing to roam;
All the wide world, to either pole,
Has not for thee a home.

3 Behold the ark of God.
Behold the open door;
Hasten to gain that dear abode,
And rove, my soul, no more.

4 There, safe shalt thou abide,
There sweet shall be thy rest,
And every longing satisfied,
With full salvation blessed.

5 Ah, yes! I all forsake,
My all to Thee resign;
Gracious Redeemer, take, O take
And seal me ever Thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Like Noah’s weary dove
• Title: Like Noah's Weary Dove
• Author: William A. Mühlenberg
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Source: Prayer Book Collection, 1826
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: BLAYDON by Henry W. Little; FERGUSON by George Kingsley

Tune Information

• Name: ADRIAN
• Composer: John Edgar Gould (1846)
• Meter: SM
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Public Domain