Author: Edward Plumptre, 1821-1891 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #579 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 Your hands, O Lord, in days of old
Were strong to heal and save;
They triumphed o'er disease and death,
O'er darkness and the grave.
To you they went, the blind, the deaf,
The palsied, and the lame,
The leper set apart and shunned,
The sick and those in shame.
2 And then your touch brought life and health,
Gave hearing, speech, and sight;
While strength renewed and health restored
Acclaimed you Lord of light;
And so, O Lord, be near to bless,
With all your healing pow'r,
In troubled home, in crowded street,
In sorrow's saddest hour.
3 O be our mighty healer still,
Great Lord of life and death;
Restore and strengthen, soothe and bless,
With your almighty breath;
On hands that work and eyes that see,
Your healing wisdom pour,
That whole and sick, and weak and strong,
May praise you evermore. Topics: Care of the Sick; Healing; Care of the Sick; Healing; Care of the Sick; Healing Languages: English Tune Title: [Your hands, O Lord, in days of old]
Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old
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