The Morning Stars Sang Together ‎#109

109. A hymn of winter

1 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow
Has left the heavens all coldly clear;
Through leafless boughs the sharp winds blow,
And all the earth lies dead and drear.
Through leafless boughs the sharp winds blow,
And all the earth lies dead and drear.

2 And yet God's love is not withdrawn;
His life within the keen air breathes,
His beauty paints the crimson dawn,
And clothes the boughs with glitt'ring wreaths.
His beauty paints the crimson dawn,
And clothes the boughs with glitt'ring wreaths.

3 And though abroad the sharp winds blow,
And skies are chill, and frosts are keen,
Home closer draws her circle now,
And warmer glows her light within.
Home closer draws her circle now,
And warmer glows her light within.

4 O God! who giv'st the winter's cold,
As well as summer's joyous rays,
Us warmly in Thy love enfold,
And keep us through life's wintry days?
Us warmly in Thy love enfold,
And keep us through life's wintry days!

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow
• Title: A hymn of winter
• Publication Date: 1897
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ['Tis winter now; the fallen snow]
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Public Domain.