Laudes Domini ‎#372

372. The Divine Pattern

1 My dear Redeemer, and my Lord,
I read my duty in thy word;
But in thy life the law appears,
Drawn out in living characters.

2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal,
Such deference to thy Father's will,
Such love, and meekness so divine,
I would transcribe and make them mine.

3 Cold mountains and the midnight air
Witnessed the fervor of thy prayer;
The desert thy temptations knew,
Thy conflict and thy victory too.

4 Be thou my pattern; make me bear
More of your gracious image here;
Then God, the Judge, shall own thy name
Among the followers of the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: My dear Redeemer, and my Lord
• Title: The Divine Pattern
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Example of; Christ: Life on earth; Christ: Temptation of; Conformity to Christ; Example: of Christians; Temptation
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM (Mason's)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major or modal