The Hymnal ‎#141

141. When the Lord of Love was here

1 When the Lord of Love was here,
Happy hearts to Him were dear,
Though His heart was sad;
Worn and lonesome for our sake,
Yet he turned aside to make
All the weary glad.

2 Meek and lowly were His ways,
From His loving grew His praise,
From His giving, prayer;
All the outcast thronged to hear,
All the sorrowful drew near
To enjoy His care.

3 When he walked the fields, He drew
From the flowers and birds and dew
Parables of God;
For within His heart of love
All the soul of man did move,
God had His abode.

4 Lord, be ours Thy power to keep
In the very heart of grief,
And in trial, love;
In our meekness to be wise,
And through sorrows to arise
To our God above.

5 Fill us with Thy deep desire
All the sinful to inspire
With the Father’s life;
Free us from the cares that press
On the heart of worldliness,
From the fret and strife.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: When the Lord of Love was here
• Author: Rev. Stopford Augustus Brooke (1832-1916)
• Meter: 7. 7. 5. D.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Jesus Christ the Lord: His Life and Ministry; Brotherhood; Christ: Example of; Christ: Ministry; Christ: Life and Ministry; Christ: Son of Man; Discipleship and Service; Ministry of Christ; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: WINDRUSH
• Meter: 7. 7. 5. D.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Rouen church melody; Adapted as in "School Worship," 1926