Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #341 (2024) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Lyrics: 1. People of the living God
I have sought the world around,
Paths of sin and sorrow trod,
Peace and comfort nowhere found.
Now to you my Spirit turns,
Turns, a fugitive unblessed;
Kindred, where your altar burns,
O receive me into rest!
2. Lonely I no longer roam,
Like the cloud, the wind, the wave;
Where you dwell shall be my home,
Where you die shall be my grave;
Mine the God whom you adore,
Your Redeemer shall be minel
Earth can fill my heart no more;
Ev'ry idol I resign.
3. Tell me not of gain or loss,
Ease, enjoyment, pomp, and pow'r;
Welcome poverty and cross,
Shame, reproach, affliction's hour;
Follow me! I know the voice;
Jesus, Lord, your steps I see;
Now I take your yoke by choice,
As your burden's light to me. Topics: Ordinary Time Week 26 Scripture: Ruth 1:16 Languages: English Tune Title: ENNIUS
People of the Living God