Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#492

492. Not always on the mount may we

1 Not always on the mount may be
Rapt in the heavenly vision be;
The shores of thought and feeling know
The Spirit's tidal ebb and flow.

2 Lord, it is good abiding here
We cry, the heavenly presence near;
The vision vanishes, our eyes
Are lifted into vacant skies!

3 Yet hath one such exalted hour,
Upon the soul redeeming power,
And in its strength through after days
We travel our appointed ways;

4 Till all the lowly vale grows bright,
Transfigured in remember light,
And in untiring souls we bear
The freshness of the upper air.

5 The mount for vision, but below
The paths of daily duty go,
And nobler life therein shall own
The pattern on the mountain shown.

Text Information

• First Line: Not always on the mount may we
• Author: F. L. Hosmer, 1840-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Inspiration: For service; Service: Inspiration for; The Christian Life: The Inner Life

Tune Information

• Name: LAUDS
• Arranger: R. Redhead, 1820-1901
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: C Major
• Source: Arr. from "Ancient Plainsong" by R. Redhead, 1820-1901