Together in Song ‎#577

577. Come, let us to the Lord our God

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 His voice commands the tempest forth,
and stills the stormy wave,
and though his arm be strong to smite
'tis also strong to save.

3 Long has the night of sorrow reigned,
the dawn shall bring us light:
God shall appear, and we shall rise
with gladness in his sight.

4 Our hearts, if God we seek to know,
shall know him and rejoice;
his coming like the morn shall be,
like morning songs his voice.

5 As dew upon the tender herb,
diffusing fragrance round;
as showers that usher in the spring,
and cheer the thirsty ground:

6 so shall his presence bless our souls
and shed a joyful light;
that hallowed morn shall chase away
the sorrows of the night.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, let us to the Lord our God
• Author: John Morison, 1750-98
• Meter: 86.86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Hosea 6:1-4
  ;
  Hosea 14:4-7
  ;
  Luke 8:22-26
  ;
  Mark 4:35-41
  ;
  Matthew 8:20-27
• Topic: Advent; Assurance; Faithfulness of God; Inner peace; Jesus Christ: Coming today; Joy; Lent; Penitence; Renewal; Sovereignty of God; Worship: Gathering

Tune Information

• Name: KILMARNOCK
• Composer: Neil Dougall, 1776-1862
• Meter: 86.86
• Key: D Major