Laudes Domini ‎#368

368. The Great Teacher

1 How sweetly flowed the gospel sound
From lips of gentleness and grace,
When listening thousands gathered round,
And joy and gladness filled the place!

2 From heaven he came, of heaven he spoke,
To heaven he led his followers' way;
Dark clouds of gloomy night he broke,
Unvailing an immortal day.

3 "Come, wanderers, to my Father's home,
Come, all ye weary ones, and rest:"
Yes, sacred Teacher, we will come,
Obey thee, love thee, and be blest!

4 Decay then, tenements of dust;
Pillars of earthly pride, decay:
A nobler mansion waits the just,
And Jesus has prepared the way.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweetly flowed the gospel sound
• Title: The Great Teacher
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Example of; Christ: Life on earth; Christ: Prophet; Christ: Teacher; Conformity to Christ
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CRAWFORD
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major