The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8264

8264. O Christ, Thy Constant Blessing

1 O Christ, Thy constant blessing
Shall hallow all our days;
Through Thee true joy possessing,
We sing our hymns of praise;
Come, light and glory shedding,
And change by power divine
The water of earth’s wedding
To Heaven’s eternal wine.

2 Thou dost not grudge brief pleasure
To creatures of the dust,
If well we guard the treasure
Committed to our trust;
If with Thy moderation
We use the gifts of earth,
As heirs of Thy salvation
And sons of heavenly birth.

3 When clouds of darkness gather,
And earthly joys are dumb,
We look to Thee, O Father;
Thine hour is not yet come!
Oh, haste Thy blest appearing,
Epiphany divine!
Our hearts for ever cheering
With pure, celestial wine!

Text Information

• First Line: O Christ, Thy constant blessing
• Title: O Christ, Thy Constant Blessing
• Author: John H. Anketell
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Source: Gospel and Epistle Hymns for the Christian Year (New York: The Church Record Company, 1889)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. EDITH
• Composer: Justin H. Knecht (1799)
• Composer: Edward Husband (1871)
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain