Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#264

264. O love, divine and tender!

1 O love, divine and tender!
That through our homes doth move,
Veiled in the softened splendor
Of holy, household love;
A throne, without thy blessing,
Were labour without rest,
And cottages, possessing
Thy blessedness, are blest.

2 God bless these hands united,
God bless these hearts made one;
Unsevered and unblighted
May they through life go on;
Here, in earth's home preparing
For the bright home above,
And there, for ever sharing
Its joy, where "God is love."

Text Information

• First Line: O love, divine and tender!
• Author: Dr. J. S. Monsell, 1811-1875
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Ordinances; Marriage

Tune Information

• Name: JESU, MAGISTER BONE
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: F Major or modal