Author: Edith Sanford Tillotson Hymnal: The Kingdom of Praise #50 (1920) First Line: Many a barren and cheerless spot Refrain First Line: Plant roses, sweet roses Lyrics: 1 Many a barren and cheerless spot,
Needs but our friendly care;
Turning it into a garden plot,
Fragrant with roses fair.
Refrain:
Plant roses, sweet roses,
Light into darkness bring;
Make the world bloom like a garden,
Fair in the eyes of our King.
Plant roses, sweet roses,
Beauty and joy instill,
Till ev’ry known place, shall glow with His grace,
This is our Father’s will.
2 Many a life that is cheerless, too,
Under our touch will grow
Into that beauty so great, so new,
God can alone bestow. [Refrain]
3 Seek out the places that need the flow’rs,
Plant them with loving care;
God will repay us for all the hours
Spent in His service there. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Many a barren and cheerless spot]
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