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Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1809-1894 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #308 (1997) Scripture: Genesis 9:13 Lyrics: 1 Lord of all being, throned afar,
thy glory flames from sun and star,
centre and soul of every sphere,
yet to each loving heart how near!
2 Sun of our life, thy quickening ray
sheds on our path the glow of day;
star of our hope, thy softened light
cheers the long watches of the night.
3 Our midnight is thy smile withdrawn;
our noontide is thy gracious dawn;
our rainbow arch, thy mercy's sign;
all, save the clouds of sin, are thine.
4 Lord of all life, below, above,
whose light is truth, whose warmth is love,
before thy ever-blazing throne
we ask no lustre of our own.
5 Grant us thy truth to make us free,
and kindling hearts that burn for thee,
till all thy living altars claim
one holy light, one heavenly flame. Topics: Commitment; God Creator and Ruler; Light; Truth Languages: English Tune Title: ARIZONA
Lord of all being, throned afar