The Hymnal ‎#344

344. Forgive, O Lord, our severing ways

1 Forgive, O Lord, our severing ways,
The rival altars that we raise,
The wrangling tongues that mar Thy praise.

2 Thy grace impart; in time to be
Shall one great temple rise to Thee—
One Church for all humanity.

3 White flowers of love its walls shall climb,
Soft bells of peace shall ring its chime,
Its days shall all be holy time.

4 A sweeter song shall then be heard,
Confessing, in a world's accord,
The inward Christ, the living Word.

5 That song shall swell from shore to shore,
One hope, one faith, one love restore
The seamless robe that Jesus wore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Forgive, O Lord, our severing ways
• Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Church and the Sacraments: Christian Fellowship; Saints, Communion of
• Notes: Composite based on John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)

Tune Information

• Name: O MENSCH SIEH
• Meter: 8. 8. 8.
• Key: d minor
• Source: Bohemian Brethren's "Gesangbuch," 1566