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Text:The spring again is here
Author:Arthur Christopher Benson, 1852-1925
Tune:SANDYS

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



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