The Hymnal ‎#490

490. O thou whose feet have climbed life's hill

1 O Thou whose feet have climbed life's hill,
And trod the path of youth,
Our Saviour and our Brother still,
Now lead us into truth.

2 The call is Thine: be Thou the Way,
And give us men, to guide;
Let wisdom broaden with the day,
Let human faith abide.

3 Who learn of Thee the truth shall find,
Who follow, gain the goal;
With reverence crown the earnest mind,
And speak within the soul.

4 Awake the purpose high which strives,
And, falling, stands again;
Confirm the will of eager lives
To quit themselves like men:

5 Thy life the bond of fellowship,
Thy love the law that rules,
Thy Name, proclaimed by every lip,
The Master of our schools.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou whose feet have climbed life's hill
• Author: Rev. Louis F. Benson (1894)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Special Seasons and Services: Schools and Colleges; Christ: Master; Christ: Teacher, Our; Colleges and Schools; Education; School and College; Walking with God
• Copyright: Words used by permission of Mrs. Robert F. Jefferys.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clark (1670-1707)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major