Trinity Hymnal ‎#261

261. Christ in his Word draws near

1 Christ in his Word draws near;
Hush, moaning voice of fear,
He bids thee cease;
With songs sincere and sweet
Let us arise, and meet
Him who comes forth to greet
Our souls with peace.

2 Rising above thy care,
Meet him as in the air,
O weary heart;
Put on joy's sacred dress;
Lo, as he comes to bless,
Quite from thy weariness
Set free thou art.

3 For works of love and praise
He brings thee summer days,
Warm days and bright;
Winter is past and gone,
Now he, salvation's Sun,
Shineth on every one
With mercy's light.

4 From the bright sky above,
Clad in his robes of love,
'Tis he, our Lord!
Dim earth itself grows clear,
As his light draweth near:
O let us hush and hear
His holy Word.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ in his Word draws near
• Author: Thomas T. Lynch (1855)
• Meter: 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 2:8
  ;
  Luke 24:36
• Topic: Communion with Christ and God; Holy Scriptures; Peace and Joy

Tune Information

• Name: KIRBY BEDON
• Composer: Edward Bunnett (1887)
• Meter: 6. 6. 4. 6. 6. 6. 4.
• Key: F Major