A Book of Hymns and Tunes #180
Display Title: Approach not the altar First Line: Approach not the altar Author: Frances S. Osgood Date: 1860
A Book of Hymns and Tunes #180
1 Approach not the altar with gloom in thy soul,
Nor let thy feet falter from terror’s control;
God loves not the sadness of fear and mistrust;
O, serve Him with gladness,—the Loving and Just!
2 His bounty is tender, His being is love;
His smile fills with splendor the blue arch above;
Confiding, believing, O, enter always
His courts with thanksgiving, His portals with praise!
3 Come not to His temple with pride in thy mien,
But lowly and simple, in courage serene;
Bring meekly before Him the faith of a child,
Bow down and adore Him with heart undefiled!
Source: The Morning Stars Sang Together: a book of religious songs for Sunday schools and the home circle #41
First Line: | Approach not the altar with gloom in thy soul |
Author: | Frances S. Osgood |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |