The Voice of Praise ‎#31

31. When God--neglected or denied

1 When God--neglected or denied--
From ancient tribes withdrew his grace,
How soon the erring myriads strove
With phantom forms to fill his place!

2 On every hill, by every stream,
All homes within, all waysides near,
The hallowed idols senseless stood--
The helpless suppliants bowed with fear.

3 With gods for every foot of land,
And every pause of passing time,
In life no soothing peace they found,
In death no heavenly hope sublime.

4 O Thou, the true and living God!
Maker of all above--below,
Eternal--self-existent One!
How blest are we thy name to know!

5 One God--enlightened faith adores;
One God--harmonious nature cries;
One God--our common Sire and Lord,
The brotherhood of mind replies.

6 To thee--Supreme!--to thee alone,
Be hymns of highest glory sung;
The source of joy to every hear,
The theme of praise to every tongue.

Text Information

• First Line: When God--neglected or denied
• Author: T. H. Stockton
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 44:6
• Topic: Attributes of God: Unity; One God

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