Laudes Domini ‎#116

116. "Foretastes"

1 For the mercies of the day,
For this rest upon our way,
Thanks to thee alone be given,
Lord of earth and King of heaven!

2 Cold our services have been,
Mingled every prayer with sin:
But thou canst and wilt forgive;
By thy grace alone we live.

3 While this thorny path we tread,
May thy love our footsteps lead;
When our journey here is past,
May we rest with thee at last.

4 Let these earthly Sabbaths prove
Fortastes of our joys above;
While their steps thy children bend
To the rest which knows no end.

Text Information

• First Line: For the mercies of the day
• Title: "Foretastes"
• Author: O. P. (1826)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Close of Service; Communion of Saints: With God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: SEYMOUR
• Arranger: fr. Von Weber
• Meter: 7s
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.