Laudes Domini ‎#979

979. "Thou art near"

1 O Love Divine! that stooped to share
Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear,
On thee we cast each earth-born care,
We smile at pain, while thou art near.

2 Though long the weary way we tread,
And sorrow crown each lingering year,
No path we shun, no darkness dread,
Our hearts still whispering, thou art near.

3 When drooping pleasure turns to grief,
And trembling faith is changed to fear,
The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf,
Shall softly tell us thou art near.

4 On thee we fling our burdening woe,
O Love Divine, for ever dear;
Content to suffer while we know,
Living or dying, thou art near!

Text Information

• First Line: O Love Divine! that stooped to share
• Title: "Thou art near"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Church: Ordinances of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table; Lord's Supper; Nearness: To God; Ordinances
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

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