The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8541

8541. Oh, Blessed Life

1 Oh, blessèd Life! The heart at rest,
When all without tumultuous seems,
That trusts a higher Will, and deems
That higher Will, not mine, is best.

2 O blessèd Life! The mind that sees,
Whatever change the years may bring,
A mercy still in every thing,
And, shining through all mysteries.

3 O blessèd Life! The soul that soars,
When sense of mortal sight is dim,
Beyond the sense, beyond to Him,
Whose love unlocks the heav’nly doors.

4 O blessèd Life! Heart, mind, and soul,
From self-born aims and wishes free,
In all at one with Deity,
And loyal to the Lord’s control.

5 O Life, how blessèd, how divine!
High life, the earnest of a higher!
Savior, fulfill my deep desire,
And let this blessèd Life be mine!

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, blessed Life! The heart at rest
• Title: Oh, Blessed Life
• Author: William T. Matson (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: The Inner Life (London: Elliott Stock, 1866)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: BRYNTEG by John A. Lloyd, ILLA by Lowell Mason, PADDINGTON by Richard Redhead

Tune Information

• Name: DIMAN
• Composer: Joseph Emerson Sweetser, 1817-1873
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain