The New Century Hymnal ‎#432

432. Tis Winter Now; the Fallen Snow

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.

2 And yet God's love is not withdrawn;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

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

4 O God! who gives the winter's cold,
as well as summer's joyous rays,
Us warmly in your love enfold,
and keep us through life's wintry days.

Text Information

• First Line: Tis winter now; the fallen snow
• Title: Tis Winter Now; the Fallen Snow
• Author: Samuel Longfellow (1864, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Comfort and Assurance; God: Providence and Goodness of; Seasons: Changing
• Notes: Alternate tune: O WALY WALY

Tune Information

• Name: DANBY
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1925)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 1925, Oxford University Press. From ENLARGED SONGS OF PRAISE