Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Come let us to the Lord our God
Topic: The Gospel/Faith and Repentance
Writer: <no first name given> Morrison
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 357
Page Number: 222, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsCome, let us to the Lord our God,
With contrite hearts return!
Our God is gracious, nor will leave
The desolate to mourn.
His voice commands the tempest forth,
And stills the stormy wave;
And though his arm be strong to smite,
'T is also strong to save.
Our hearts, if God we seek to know,
Shall know him and rejoice:
His coming like the morn shall be;
Like morning songs his voice.
As dew upon the tender herb,
Diffusing fragrance round;
As showers that usher in the spring,
And cheer the thirsty ground:
So shall his presence bless our souls,
And shed a joyful light;
That hallowed morn shall chase away
The sorrows of the night.