The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#R30b

R30b. Come, let us to the Lord our God

1 Come, let us to the Lord our God
with contrite hearts return;
our God is gracious, nor will leave
the desolate to mourn.
2 His voice commands the tempest forth,
and stills the stormy wave;
and though his arm be strong to smite,
'tis also strong to save.

3 Long hath the night of sorrow reigned;
the dawn shall bring us light;
God shall appear, and we shall rise
with gladness in his sight.
4 Our hearts, if God we seek to know,
shall know him and rejoice;
his coming like the morn shall be,
like morning songs his voice.

5 As dew upon the tender herb,
diffusing fragrance round;
as show'rs that usher in the spring,
and cheer the thirsty ground.
6 So shall his presence bless our souls,
and shed a joyful light;
that hallow'd morn shall chase away
the sorrows of the night.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, let us to the Lord our God
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Scripture:
  Hosea 6:1-4
• Notes: May sing to ST FULBERT (#102)

Tune Information

• Name: ST AGNES, DURHAM
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major