The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7612

7612. Whom Oceans Part, O Lord, Unite

1. Whom oceans part, O Lord, unite
To love Thy name and seek Thy light;
Though from each other far we be,
Let none, O Christ, be far from Thee.

2. On many a distant island shore
Still let men see Heav’n’s opened door;
’Mid silent hills, beneath fresh skies,
Let Bethel’s shining ladder rise.

3. Our sons and daughters guide in truth;
Take for Thyself the flower of youth;
Afar from home, through gain or loss,
Keep them true hearted to Thy cross.

4. Whom oceans part, O Lord, unite—
One commonwealth for God and right;
A ransomed people, strong and free,
To bring the whole wide world to Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: Whom oceans part, O Lord, unite
• Title: Whom Oceans Part, O Lord, Unite
• Author: Howell E. Lewis, 1860-1953
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp (1738)
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 11765 12171 23217
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain