The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#179

179. In Holy Contemplation

1 In holy contemplation
We sweetly now pursue
The theme of God's salvation,
And find it ever new.
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say,
Let the unknown tomorrow
Bring with it what it may.

2 It can bring with it nothing,
But He will bear us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing
Will clothe His people too.
Beneath the spreading heavens
No creature but is fed;
And He who feeds the ravens
Will give His children bread.

3 Though vine nor fig tree neither
Their wonted fruit should bear,
Though all the field should wither,
Nor flocks nor herds be there,
God still the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice;
For while in Him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In holy contemplation
• Title: In Holy Contemplation
• Author: William Cowper (1779)
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 6:24-34
• Topic: Church Year: Trinity Season; Trinity, Fifteenth Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN
• Composer: Melchior Teschner (1613)
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: C Major