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Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: W. Cowper Hymnal: The Calvary Hymnal #244 (1891) Languages: English Tune Title: [Sometimes a light surprises]
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Ecumenical Praise #42 (1977) Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord who rises
With healing in his wings.
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God’s salvation,
And find it ever new;
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say,
Let the unknown tomorrow
Bring with it what it may.
3 It can bring with it nothing
But he will bear us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing
Will clothe his people, too;
Beneath the spreading heavens
No creature but is fed;
And he who feeds the ravens
Will give his children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig tree neither
Their wonted fruit should bear,
Though all the fields should wither,
Nor flocks nor herds be there;
Yet, God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice;
For, while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Christian Experience and Devotion Hope and Courage Languages: English Tune Title: SURPRISE
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #56 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the child of God who sings;
it is the Lord who rises
with healing in His wings.
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
a season of clear shining
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God’s salvation
and find it ever new;
set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say,
“Let the unknown tomorrow
bring with it what it may.”
3 It can bring with it nothing
but He will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe His people, too;
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
and He who feeds the ravens
will give His children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig tree neither
expected fruit should bear,
though all the field should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there;
yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice,
for while in Him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: God the Father Sustainer; Comfort; God-Providence; Praise and Adoration-God Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18 Languages: English Tune Title: JONATHAN
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #159 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the Christian while he sings;
it is the Lord, who rises
eith healing in his wings;
when comforts are declining,
he grants the soul again
a season of clear shining
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God's salvation,
and find it ever new;
set free from present sorrow
we cheerfully can say,
e'en let the unknown morrow
bring with it what it may.
3 It can bring with it nothing
but he will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe his people too;
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
Aad he who feeds the ravens
will give his children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig tree neither
their wonted fruit should bear,
though all the field should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there,
yet God the same abiding,
his praise shall tune my voice,
for while in him confiding
I cannot but rejoice.
Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:4 Languages: English Tune Title: OFFERTORIUM
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a light surprises
Hymnal: The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #264 (1854) Meter: 7.6 Lyrics:
1.
Sometimes a light surprises
The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord who rises
With healing on his wings;
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer it after rain.
2.
In holy contemplation,
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God's salvation,
And find it ever new:
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say,
Let the unknown tomorrow
Bring with it what it may.
3.
It can bring with it nothing
But he will bear us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing,
Will clothe his people too;
Beneath the spreading heavens
No creature but is fed;
And he who feeds the ravens
Will give his children bread.
4.
Though vine nor fig tree neither
Their wonted fruits should bear,
Though all the fields should wither,
Nor flocks nor herds be there;
Yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice;
For while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice.
Languages: English Tune Title: THE SINGING CHRISTIAN
Sometimes a light surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Hymns to the Living God #309 (2017) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the Christian while he sings;
it is the Lord who rises
with healing in His wings;
when comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
a season of clear shining,
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation,
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God’s salvation,
and find it ever new.
Set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say,
“E'en let the unknown morrow
bring with it what it may.”
3 "It can bring with it nothing,
but He will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe His people, too;
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
and He who feeds the ravens
will give His children bread."
4 Though vine nor fig tree neither
their wonted fruit should bear,
though all the field should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there,
yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice;
for while in Him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Comfort, Death, and Glory Languages: English Tune Title: BLOMSTERTID
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #352 (2024) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1. Sometimes a light surprises
Believers while they sing;
Is is the Lord who rises
With healing in his wings;
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining
To cheer it after rain.
2. In holy contemplation,
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God's salvation,
And find it ever new;
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say,
E'en let th'unknown to tomorrow
Bring with it what it may.
3. It can bring with it nothing
But he will bear us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing
Will clothe his people, too;
Beneath the spreading heavens,
No creature is not fed,
And he who feeds the ravens
Will give his children bread.
4. The vine, nor fig tree neither,
Their wonted fruit should bear,
Tho' all the fields should wither,
Nor flocks, nor herds be there;
Yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice,
For while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Ordinary Time Week 28 Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Languages: English Tune Title: BENTLEY
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #401 (2023) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the Christian while he sings;
it is the Lord who rises
with healing in His wings;
when comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
a season of clear shining,
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation,
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God’s salvation,
and find it ever new.
Set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say,
“E'en let the unknown morrow
bring with it what it may.”
3 "It can bring with it nothing,
but He will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe His people, too;
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
and He who feeds the ravens
will give His children bread."
4 Though vine nor fig tree neither
their wonted fruit should bear,
though all the field should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there,
yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice;
for while in Him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Comfort, Death, and Glory Languages: English Tune Title: BLOMSTERTID
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: The Hymnbook #418 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord, who rises
With healing in His wings:
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God's salvation,
And find it ever new;
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say,
Let the unknown tomorrow
Bring with it what it may.
3 It can bring with it nothing
But He will bear us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing
Will clothe His people too:
Beneath the spreading heavens
No creature but is fed;
And He who feeds the ravens
Will give His children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig tree neither
Their wonted fruit shall bear,
Though all the field should wither
Nor flocks nor herds be there;
Yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice,
For while in Him confiding
I cannot but rejoice.
Amen. Topics: Comfort; God Presence; God Providence; Peace, Spiritual; Trust; Life in Christ Peace Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18 Tune Title: BENTLEY
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #487 (2018) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the Christian while he sings;
it is the Lord, who rises
with healing in his wings:
when comforts are declining,
he grants the soul again
a season of clear shining,
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God’s salvation,
and find it ever new;
set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say,
“Let the unknown tomorrow
bring with it what it may.”
3 It can bring with it nothing
but he will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe his people too:
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
and he who feeds the ravens
will give his children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig tree neither
their wonted fruit should bear,
though all the field should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there;
yet God the same abideth,
his praise shall tune my voice,
for, while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Christian Life; God Abiding Presence of; Hope; Opening and Closing of the Year; Peace and Joy; Tribulation and Suffering; Trust and Assurance Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: BENTLEY
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