The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#47

47. The spring again is here

1 The spring again is here,
life wakes from winter's gloom;
in field and forest far and near
sweet opening flowerets bloom.

2 O mystery strange and sweet,
that life so dumbly bound
should rise, our thankful gaze to greet,
and break from underground.

3 The morn is fresh and bright,
the slow dark hours depart:
let days unstained and pure delight
bring sunshine to the heart.

4 Lord, touch our careless eyes,
new life, new ardour bring,
that we may read Your mysteries,
the wonder of Your spring.

Text Information

• First Line: The spring again is here
• Author: Arthur Christopher Benson, 1852-1925
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: Creation: Seasons of the Year

Tune Information

• Name: SANDYS
• Meter: SM
• Key: D Major
• Source: W. Sandys's Christmas Carols, 1833; Harm.: Compilers of English Hymnal, 1906