The New English Hymnal ‎#324

324. Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old

1 Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
Was strong to heal and save;
It triumphed o'er disease and death,
O'er darkness and the grave;
To thee they went, the blind, the dumb,
The palsied and the lame,
The leper with his tainted life,
The sick with fevered frame.

2 And lo! thy touch brought life and health,
Gave speech, and strength, and sight;
And youth renewed and frenzy calmed
Owned thee the Lord of light;
And now, O Lord, be near to bless,
Almighty as of yore,
In crowded street, by restless couch,
As by Gennesareth's shore.

3 Be thou our great deliverer still,
Thou Lord of life and death;
Restore and quicken, soothe and bless
With thine almighty breath;
To hands that work, and eyes that see,
Give wisdom's heavenly lore,
That whole and sick, and weak and strong,
May praise thee evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
• Author: Edward Plumptre, 1821-91
• Meter: DCM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Sickness and Healing; St. Luke: October 18th

Tune Information

• Name: ST MATTHEW
• Composer: William Croft, 1678-1727
• Meter: DCM
• Key: B♭ Major