-ul of all our rece [In L. M. hymns, when sung in the above music, re peat the last two lines of each verse.] Be thou, O God! exalted high; ning in ess cease; Jay, eace. en, o heav'n. come, things. Forever shines serenely bright, Tis Christian Hope, the sweetest star Of deep, desponding, chilling fear; When youthful spring around us breathes, Far better is this light divine, This sure and steadfast hope in heaven O thou, to whom, in ancient time, Not now on Zion's height alone, To thee the suppliant throng shall bow And childhood lisp with reverent air |