Author: Robert Bridges, 1844-1930; Charles Coffin, 1676-1749 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #262 (2000) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Matthew 13:24-33 Lyrics: 1 Happy are they, they that love God,
whose hearts have Christ confessed,
who by his cross have found their life,
and 'neath his yoke their rest.
2 Glad is the praise, sweet are the songs,
when they together sing;
and strong the prayers that bow the ear
of heav'n's eternal King.
3 Christ to their homes giveth his peace,
and makes their loves his own:
but ah, what tares the evil one
hath in his garden sown!
4 Sad were our lot, evil this earth,
did not its sorrows prove
the path whereby the sheep may find
the fold of Jesus' love.
5 Then shall they know, they that love him,
how hope is wrought through pain;
their fellowship, through death itself,
unbroken will remain.
Topics: Hope and Consolation; Redemption and Salvation; The Suffering Community; Year A Proper 9; Year B Easter 4; Year B Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Passion Languages: English Tune Title: BINCHESTER
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