140. Flower Song

1 From meadow, and from garden
We cull the flow'rs of earth,
And bring them to the footstool
Of him who gave them birth.
That by their gentle fragrance,
Their colors pure and bright,
They may show forth the praises
Of Christ, our Lord and Light.

2 Yet for a tend'rer service
These flow'rets we prepare;
For worn and weary suff'rers
As tokens of God's care.
As messengers of comfort,
When faith and hope are dim,
For he who clothes the lilies,
Bids them still trust in him.

3 These earthly flow'rs fading
Yet are they emblems sweet
Of everlasting flowers,
For heaven's high service meet;
Of love, and hope, and patience,
Of faith, and joyful praise;
Oh, Saviour, make their fragrance ours
E'en in our youthful days.

Text Information
First Line: From meadow, and from garden
Title: Flower Song
Author: E. M. Ollerenshaw
Language: English
Publication Date: 1892
Tune Information
Name: [From meadow, and from garden]
Composer: Melchoir Teschner, 1615
Key: C Major



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