The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13089

13089. When On Her Maker's Bosom

1 When on her Maker’s bosom,
The new-born earth was laid,
And nature’s opening blossom
Its fairest bloom displayed;

2 When all with fruit and flowers
The laughing soil was dressed,
And Eden’s fragrant bowers
Received their human guest:

3 No sin his face defiling,
The heir of nature stood,
And God, benignly smiling,
Beheld that all was good.

4 Yet in that hour of blessing,
A single want was known—
A wish the heart distressing—
For Adam was alone.

5 God of pure affection,
By men and saints adored,
Who gavest Thy protection
To Cana’s nuptial board,

6 May such Thy bounties ever
To wedded love be shown,
And no rude hand dissever,
Whom Thou hast linked in one.

Text Information

• First Line: When on her Maker’s bosom
• Title: When On Her Maker's Bosom
• Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826
• Meter: 76.76
• Language: English
• Source: Published posthumously in Hymns Written and Adapted to the Weekly Church Service of the Year (London: J. Murray, 1827)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WHITE ROBES
• Composer: W. D. Farrer
• Meter: 76.76
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain