Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: As down in the sunless retreats of the ocean
Topic: The New Life/Afflictions
Writer: <no first name given> Moore
Composer:
Meter: PM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 1032
Page Number: 612, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsAs down in the sunless retreats of the ocean,
Sweet flowers are springing no mortal can see,
So, deep in my heart, the still prayer of devotion,
Unheard by the world, rises silent to thee.
My God! silent to thee-
Pure, warm, silent to thee.
As still to the star of its worship, though clouded,
The needle points faithfully o'er the dim sea,
So, dark as I roam, through this wint'ry world shrouded,
The hope of my spirit turns trembling to thee,
My God! trembling to thee-
True, fond, trembling to thee.