Text: | Come, let us to the Lord our God |
Author: | John Morison, 1750-1798 |
Tune: | KILMARNOCK |
Composer: | Neil Dougall, 1776-1862 |
1 Come, let us to the Lord our God
with contrite hearts return;
our God is gracious, nor will leave
the desolate to mourn.
2 God's voice commands the tempest forth
and stills the stormy wave;
God's arm is strong and swift to strike,
but also strong to save.
3 The night of sorrow long has reigned,
but dawn shall bring us light:
God shall appear, and we shall rise
with gladness in God's sight.
4 Then let us know, let us press on
to know our God the Lord,
whose coming is as sure as dawn,
whose name shall be adored.
5 As dew upon the tender grass
diffusing fragrance round,
as rain that ushers in the spring
and cheers the thirsty ground,
6 so shall God's presence bless our souls
and shed a joyful light,
that hallowed morn shall chase away
the sorrows of the night.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Come, let us to the Lord our God |
Title: | Come, let us to the Lord our God |
Author: | John Morison, 1750-1798 (alt.) |
Meter: | 8 6 8 6 CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1997 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Church Year: Lent; Comfort / Consolation(4 more...) |
Source: | Scottish Paraphrase |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Notes: | Alternate tune: BELMONT |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | KILMARNOCK |
Composer: | Neil Dougall, 1776-1862 |
Meter: | 8 6 8 6 CM |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Copyright: | Public Domain |