
A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #7
Display Title: The Sabbath of the Soul First Line: O Father, though the anxious fear Meter: C. M. Date: 1866
A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #7
O Father, though the anxious fear
May cloud to-morrow’s way,
No fear nor doubt shall enter here;
All shall be Thine to-day.
We will not bring divided hearts
To worship at Thy shrine;
But each unworthy thought departs,
And leaves this temple Thine.
Sleep, sleep to-day, tormenting cares,
Of earth and folly born;
Ye shall not dim the light that streams
From this celestial morn.
To-morrow will be time enough
To feel your harsh control;
Ye shall not violate this day,
The sabbath of the soul.
Source: A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #7
First Line: | O Father, though the anxious fear |
Author: | Mrs. A. L. Barbauld |
Meter: | 8.6.8.6 |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |