Laudes Domini ‎#249

249. Long-suffering

1 God of my life, to thee belong
The grateful heart, the joyful song;
Touched by thy love, each tuneful chord
Resounds the goodness of the Lord.

2 Yet why, dear Lord, this tender care?
Why doth thy hand so kindly rear
A useless cumberer of the ground,
On which so little fruit is found?

3 Still let the barren fig-tree stand
Upheld and fostered by thy hand;
And let its fruit and verdure be
A grateful tribute, Lord, to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: God of my life, to thee belong
• Title: Long-suffering
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: God: Attributes; God: Forbearance; God: Gentleness; God: long-suffering; God: Patience; Praise: To God
• Notes: Public Domain.

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