Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#XXXIV

XXXIV. Cloud and Pillar of Fire

1 Long, as the dark'ning cloud abode,
So long did ancient Isr'el rest;
Nor mov'd they, till the guiding God,
In brighter garments stood confest.

2 Father of spirits! light of light!
Lift up the cloud, and rend the vail:
Shine forth in fire, amid that night,
Whose blackness makes the heart to fail.

3 'Tis done! to Christ the power is giv'n
His death—it rent the vail away.
Our great forerunner enters heav'n,
And opes th'eternal gates of day.

4 Nor shall those mists that brood o'er time,
Forever blind the mental eye;
They backward roll, and light sublime,
Beams glory from the God on high.

5 Adoring nations hail his dawn,
All kingdoms bless the noontide beam,
And light unfolding life's full morn,
Is vast creation's deathless theme.

Text Information

• First Line: Long, as the dark'ning cloud abode
• Title: Cloud and Pillar of Fire
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Exodus 40:38
  ;
  Numbers 9:22
  ;
  Isaiah 15:7
• Topic: The Shadow of the Law, reflecting the Body, which is Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Original

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