Received the gift divine,
And still that light she lifteth
O’er all the earth to shine.
It is the golden casket,
Where gems of truth are stored;
It is the heaven-drawn picture
Of Christ, the living Word.
3. It floateth like a banner
Before God’s host unfurled;
It shineth like a beacon
Above the darkling world;
It is the chart and compass
That o’er life’s surging sea,
Mid mists and rocks and quicksands,
Still guides, O Christ, to Thee.
4. Oh, make Thy Church, dear Savior,
A lamp of burnished gold,
To bear before the nations
Thy true light as of old;
Oh, teach Thy wandering pilgrims
By this their path to trace,
Till, clouds and darkness ended,
They see Thee face to face.
W. W. How, 1867, a.
114
L. M.
The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord,
In every star Thy wisdom shines;
But when our eyes behold Thy Word,
We read Thy name in fairer lines.
2. The rolling sun, the changing light,
And nights and days, Thy power confess;
But the blest Volume Thou didst write
Reveals Thy justice and Thy grace.
3. Thy Gospel-heralds dare not rest
Till through the world Thy truth has run;
Till Christ has all the nations blest
That see the light or feel the sun.
4. Great Sun of Righteousness, arise;
Bless the dark world with heavenly light;
The Gospel makes the simple wise,
Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right.
5. Thy noblest wonders here we view
In souls renewed and sins forgiv’n.
Lord, cleanse our sins, our souls renew,
And make Thy Word our guide to heav’n.
Isaac Watts, 1719, abr.
115
L. M.
The Law of God is good and wise
And sets His will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
2. Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts,
That we may see our lost estate
And seek deliv’rance ere too late.
3. To those who help in Christ have found
And would in works of love abound
It shows what deeds are His delight
And should be done as good and right.
4. When men the offered help disdain
And wilfully in sin remain,
Its terror in their ear resounds
And keeps their wickedness in bounds.
5. The Law is good; but since the Fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no power to justify.
6. To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at His throne,
Saved by His grace through faith alone.
M. Loy, 1863.
116
L. M.
The Gospel shows the Father’s grace,
Who sent His Son to save our race,
Proclaims how Jesus lived and died
That man might thus be justified.
2. It sets the Lamb before our eyes
Who made th’ atoning sacrifice
And calls the souls with guilt opprest
To come and find eternal rest.
3. It brings the Savior’s righteousness
Our souls to robe in royal dress;
From all our guilt it brings release
And gives the troubled conscience peace.
4. It is the power of God to save
From sin and Satan and the grave;
It works the faith which firmly clings
To all the treasures which it brings.
5. It bears to all the tidings glad
And bids their hearts no more be sad;
The heavy-laden soul it cheers
And banishes their guilty fears.
6. May we in faith its tidings learn,
Nor thanklessly its blessings spurn;
May we in faith its truth confess
And praise the Lord, our Righteousness!
M. Loy, 1863.
117
C. M.
Father of mercies, in Thy Word
What endless glory shines!
Forever be Thy name adored
For these celestial lines.
2. Here the Redeemer’s welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life and everlasting joys
Attend the blissful sound.
3. Oh, may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;
And still new beauties may I see
And still increasing light!
4. Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be Thou forever near;
Teach me to love Thy sacred Word
And view my Savior there.
Anne Steele, 1760.
118
L. M.
When Israel through the desert passed,
A fiery pillar went before
To guide them through the dreary waste
And lessen the fatigues they bore.
2. Such is Thy glorious Word, O God!
’Tis for our light and guidance giv’n;
It sheds its luster all abroad
And points the path to bliss and heav’n.
3. It fills the soul with sweet delight
And quickens its inactive powers;
It sets our wand’ring footsteps right,
Displays Thy love, and kindles ours.
4. Its promises rejoice our hearts,
Its doctrines are divinely true;
While highest wisdom it imparts,
It comforts and instructs us too.
5. Ye favored lands, that have this Word,
Ye saints, who feel its saving power,
Unite your tongues to praise the Lord
And His distinguished grace adore!
B. Beddome, 1769.
119
C. M.
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace
Our path when wont to stray,
Stream from the fount of heav’nly grace,
Brook by the traveler’s way;
2. Bread of our souls, whereon we feed,
True manna from on high;
Our guide and chart, wherein we read
Of realms beyond the sky;
3. Pillar of fire, through watches dark,
Or radiant cloud by day;
When waves would break our tossing bark,
Our anchor and our stay:—
4. Word of the ever-living God,
Will of His glorious Son;
Without thee, how could earth be trod
Or heaven itself be won?
5. Lord, grant us all aright to learn
The wisdom it imparts
And to its heavenly teaching turn
With simple, childlike hearts.
B. Barton, 1826, a.
120
L. M.
We have a sure prophetic Word,
By inspiration of the Lord;
And though assailed on every hand,
Jehovah’s Word shall ever stand.
2. By powers of empire banned and burned,
By pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands the Christian’s trust
While haughty empires lie in dust.
3. Lo! what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled, while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.
4. Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure,
The teachings of the Word endure:
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word,
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord!
E. Cronenwett, 1880.
121
8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7
Christians, come, in sweetest measures,
Sing of those who spread the treasures
In the holy Gospel shrined;
Blessed tidings of salvation,
Peace on earth their proclamation,
Love from God to lost mankind.
2. See the rivers four that gladden
With their streams the better Eden,
Planted by our Savior dear:
Christ the Fountain, these the waters.
Drink, O Zion’s sons and daughters,
Drink, and find salvation here.
3. Here our souls, by Jesus sated,
More and more shall be translated
Earth’s temptations far above;
Freed from sin’s abhorred dominion,
Soaring on angelic pinion,
They shall reach the source of love.
4. Then shall thanks and praise ascending,
For Thy mercies without ending,
Rise to Thee, O Savior blest.
With Thy gracious aid defend us,
Let Thy guiding light attend us,
Bring us to Thy place of rest.
Adam of St. Victor, 1150; R. Campbell, tr., 1850, a.
122
L. M.
In vain would boasting reason find
The path to happiness and God;
Her weak directions leave the mind
Bewildered in a doubtful road.
2. Jesus, Thy words alone impart
Eternal life; on these I live;
Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart
Than all the powers of nature give.
3. Here let my constant feet abide;
Thou art the true, the living Way.
Let Thy good Spirit be my guide
To the bright realms of endless day.
4. The various forms that men devise
To shake my faith with treacherous art
I scorn as vanity and lies
And bind Thy Gospel to my heart.
Anne Steele, 1760, a.
THE LORD’S DAY.
123
7s 6 l
Father, who the light this day
Out of darkness didst create,
Shine upon us now, we pray,
While within Thy courts we wait.
Wean us from the works of night,
Make us children of the light.
2. Savior, who this day didst break
From the bondage of the tomb,
Bid our slumbering souls awake
And dispel their doubt and gloom;
Let us, from our bonds set free,
Rise from sin and live to Thee.
3. Blessed Spirit, Comforter,
Sent this day from Christ on high,
Lord, on us Thy gifts confer,
Cleanse, illumine, sanctify;
All Thine influence shed abroad;
Lead us to the truth of God.
Julia A. Elliott, 1833, a.
124
6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8 (H. M.)
Welcome, delightful morn,
Thou day of sacred rest;
I hail thy kind return:
Lord, make these moments blest.
From the low train of mortal toys
I soar to reach immortal joys.
2. Now may the King descend
And fill His throne of grace;
Thy scepter, Lord, extend
While saints address Thy face;
Let sinners feel Thy quickening Word
And learn to know and fear the Lord.
3. Descend, O heavenly Dove,
With all Thy quickening powers,
Disclose a Savior’s love,
And bless these sacred hours.
Then shall my soul new life obtain,
Nor Lord’s Days e’er be spent in vain.
Hayward, in Dobell’s New Sel., 1806.
125
7s 6 l
Safely through another week
God has brought us on our way;
Let us now a blessing seek,
Waiting in His courts to-day:
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest.
2. Mercies multiplied each hour
Through the week our praise demand;
Guarded by almighty power,
Fed and guided by His hand,
Though ungrateful we have been
And repaying love with sin.
3. While we pray for pardoning grace,
Through the dear Redeemer’s name,
Show Thy reconcilèd face,
Take away our sin and shame;
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this day in Thee.
4. As we come Thy name to praise,
May we feel Thy presence near;
May Thy glory meet our eyes
While we in Thy house appear.
Here afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting feast.
5. May Thy Gospel’s joyful sound
Conquer sinners, comfort saints;
Make the fruits of grace abound,
Bring relief for all complaints.
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove
Till we join the Church above.
John Newton, 1774.
126
7s
On this day, the first of days,
God the Father’s name we praise,
Who, creation’s Fount and Spring,
Did the world from darkness bring.
2. On this day th’ eternal Son,
Over death His triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With His gifts of living flame.
3. Oh, that fervent love to-day
May in every heart have sway,
Teaching us to praise aright
God, the Source of life and light!
4. Father, who didst fashion me
Image of Thyself to be,
Fill me with Thy love divine,
Let my every thought be Thine.
5. Holy Jesus, may I be
Dead and buried here with Thee,
And, by love inflamed, arise
Unto Thee a sacrifice.
_Die Parente Temporum_, 1748; H. W. Baker, tr., 1861.
127
L. M.
This day at Thy creating word
First o’er the earth the light was poured.
O Lord, this day upon us shine
And fill our souls with light divine.
2. This day the Lord for sinners slain
In might victorious rose again.
O Jesus, may we raised be
From death of sin to life in Thee.
3. This day the Holy Spirit came
With fiery tongues of cloven flame.—
O Spirit, fill our hearts this day
With grace to hear and grace to pray.
4. O day of light and life and grace,
From earthly toils sweet resting-place,
Thy hallowed hours, best gift of love,
Give we again to God above!
W. W. How, 1854.
128
C. M.
With joy we hail the sacred day
Which we have called God’s own;
With joy the summons we obey
To worship at His throne.
2. Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair!
As here Thy servants throng
To breathe the humble, fervent prayer
And pour the choral song.
3. Spirit of Grace, O deign to dwell
Within Thy Church below;
Make her in holiness excel,
With pure devotion glow.
4. Let peace within her walls be found;
Let all her sons unite
To spread with holy zeal around
Her clear and shining light.
5. Great God, we hail the sacred day
Which we have called Thine own;
With joy the summons we obey
To worship at Thy throne.
H. Auber, 1833, a.
129
C. M.
This is the day the Lord hath made;
He calls the hours His own;
Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad,
And praise surround the throne.
2. To-day He rose and left the dead,
And Satan’s empire fell;
To-day the saints His triumph spread
And all His wonders tell.
3. Hosanna to th’ anointed King,
To David’s holy Son!
Help us, O Lord; descend and bring
Salvation from Thy throne.
4. Blest be the Lord, who comes to men
With messages of grace;
Who comes in God His Father’s name
To save our sinful race.
5. Hosanna in the highest strains
The Church on earth can raise!
The highest heavens, in which He reigns,
Shall give Him nobler praise.
Isaac Watts, 1719.
ADVENT.
130
8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8
Comfort, comfort ye My people,
Speak ye peace, thus saith your God;
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
Mourning ’neath their sorrow’s load;
Speak ye to Jerusalem
Of the peace that waits for them;
Tell her that her sins I cover,
And her warfare now is over.
2. For the Herald’s voice is crying
In the desert far and near,
Bidding all men to repentance,
Since the kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet Him
And the hills bow down to greet Him.
3. Make ye straight what long was crooked,
Make the rougher places plain;
Let your hearts be true and humble,
As befits His holy reign;
For the glory of the Lord
Now o’er earth is shed abroad,
And all flesh shall see the token
That His Word is never broken.
J. Olearius, 1671; C. Winkworth, tr., 1862.
131
8, 7, 6 l
Jesus came, the heav’ns adoring,
Came with peace from realms on high;
Jesus came for man’s redemption,
Lowly came on earth to die;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Came in deep humility.
2. Jesus comes again in mercy,
When our hearts are bowed with care;
Jesus comes again in answer
To an earnest, heartfelt prayer;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Comes to save us from despair.
3. Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing,
Bringing news of sins forgiv’n;
Jesus comes in sounds of gladness,
Leading souls redeemed to heav’n;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Now the gate of death is riv’n.
4. Jesus comes in joy and sorrow,
Shares alike our hopes and fears;
Jesus comes, whate’er befalls us,
Glads our hearts and dries our tears;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Cheering e’en our failing years.
5. Jesus comes on clouds triumphant
When the heavens shall pass away;
Jesus comes again in glory,
Let us, then, our homage pay,
Alleluia! ever singing
Till the dawn of endless day.
G. Thring, 1864.
132
7, 6, 8 l
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed,
Great David’s greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
To set the captive free,
To take away transgression,
And rule in equity.
2. He comes with succor speedy
To those who suffer wrong,
To help the poor and needy,
And bid the weak be strong;
To give them songs for sighing,
Their darkness turn to light,
Whose souls, condemned and dying,
Were precious in His sight.
3. He shall come down like showers
Upon the fruitful earth;
And love, joy, hope, like flowers,
Spring in His path to birth.
Before Him on the mountains
Shall peace, the herald, go,
And righteousness, in fountains,
From hill to valley flow.
4. To Him shall prayer unceasing
And daily vows ascend,
His kingdom still increasing,
A kingdom without end.
The tide of time shall never
His covenant remove;
His name shall stand forever,—
That name to us is Love.
James Montgomery, 1821.
133
8, 7, 8, 7
Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding:
“Christ is nigh!” it seems to say;
“Cast away the dreams of darkness,
O ye children of the day!”
2. Startled at the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.
3. Lo, the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heav’n.
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all, to be forgiv’n.
4. So, when next He comes with glory,
Wrapping all the earth in fear,
With His mercy He may shield us
And with words of love draw near.
From the Latin (c. 5th cent.); E. Caswall, tr. 1849.
134
7, 6, 8 l
The Bridegroom soon will call us:
Come, all ye wedding-guests!
May not His voice appall us
While slumber binds our breasts!
May all our lamps be burning
And oil be found in store,
That we, with Him returning,
May open find the door!
2. There shall we see delighted
Our dear Redeemer’s face,
Who leads our souls benighted
To glory by His grace;
The patriarchs shall meet us,
The prophets’ holy band,
Apostles, martyrs, greet us
In that celestial land.
3. They will not blush to own us
As brothers, sisters dear,
Love ever will be shown us
When we with them appear.
We all shall come before Him
Who for us man became,
As Lord and God adore Him,
And ever bless His name.
4. Our Father, rich in blessing,
Will give us crowns of gold
And, to His bosom pressing,
Impart a bliss untold,
Will welcome with embraces
Of never-ending love,
And deck us with His graces
In blissful realms above.
5. In yonder home shall never
Be silent music’s voice;
With hearts and lips forever
We shall in God rejoice.
The angels shall adore Him,
All saints shall sing His praise,
And bring with joy before Him
Their sweetest heavenly lays.
6. In mansions fair and spacious
Will God the feast prepare
And, ever kind and gracious,
Bid us its riches share;
There bliss that knows no measure
From springs of love shall flow,
And never-changing pleasure
His bounty will bestow.
7. Thus God shall from all evil
Forever make us free,
From sin and from the devil,
From all adversity,
From sickness, pain, and sadness,
From troubles, cares, and fears,
And grant us heavenly gladness,
And wipe away our tears.
Johann Walther, † c. 1566.
135
7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7
Come, Thou precious Ransom, come!
Only Hope for sinful mortals!
Come, O Savior of the world!
Open are to Thee all portals;
Come, Thy beauty let us see:
Anxiously we wait for Thee.
2. O great King of Glory, come!
Let me be Thy living temple;
Enter Thou into my heart;
Though I am but poor and simple,
Yet my riches then shall be
That Thou reignest, Lord, in me.
3. My hosannas and my palms
Graciously receive, I pray Thee;
Evermore, as best I can,
Savior, I will homage pay Thee,
And in faith I will embrace,
Lord, Thy merit through Thy grace.
4. Hail! Hosanna! David’s Son,
Help, Lord, hear our supplication!
Let Thy kingdom, scepter, crown
Bring us blessing and salvation
That forever we may sing:
Hail! Hosanna! to our King.
J. G. Olearius, 1644; A. Crull, tr.
136
7, 6, 8 l
O Lord, how shall I meet Thee,
How welcome Thee aright?
All nations long to greet Thee,
My Hope, my heart’s Delight!
O kindle, dearest Jesus,
Thy lamp within my breast
That I may know what pleases
Thee, Lord, my heav’nly Guest.
2. Thy Zion strews before Thee
Green boughs and fairest palms,
And I, too, will adore Thee
With sweetest songs and psalms.
My heart shall bloom forever
For Thee with praises new
And from Thy name shall never
Withhold the honor due.
3. What hast Thou left ungranted
To give me glad relief?
When soul and body panted
In utmost depth of grief,
In deepest degradation,
Devoid of joy and peace,
Then Thou, my soul’s Salvation,
Didst come to bring release.
4. I lay in fetters groaning,
Thou com’st to set me free;
I stood, my shame bemoaning,
Thou com’st to honor me;
A glory Thou dost give me,
A treasure safe on high,
That will not fail or leave me
As earthly riches fly.
5. Naught, naught, dear Lord, could move Thee
To leave Thy rightful place
Save love, for which I love Thee;
A love that could embrace
A world where sorrow dwelleth,
Which sin and suffering fill,
More than the tongue e’er telleth;—
Yet Thou couldst love it still!
6. Rejoice, then, ye sad-hearted,
Who sit in deepest gloom,
Who mourn o’er joys departed
And tremble at your doom.
Despair not, He is near you,
Yea, standing at the door,
Who best can help and cheer you
And bid you weep no more.
7. No care nor effort either
Is needed day or night
How ye may draw Him hither
In your own strength and might.
He comes, He comes with gladness,
Moved by His love alone,
To calm your fear and sadness,
To Him they well are known.
8. Sin’s debt, that fearful burden,
Let not your souls distress;
Your guilt the Lord will pardon
And cover with His grace.
He comes, He comes, procuring
The peace of sin forgiv’n,
To all God’s sons securing
Their part and lot in heav’n.
9. Why should the wicked move you?
Heed not their craft and spite!
Your Savior, who doth love you,
Will scatter all their might.
He comes, a King most glorious,
And all His earthly foes
In vain His course victorious
Endeavor to oppose.
10. He comes to judge the nations,
A terror to His foes,
A Light of consolations
And blessed Hope to those
Who love the Lord’s appearing.
O glorious Sun, now come,
Send forth Thy beams so cheering
And guide us safely home!
Paul Gerhardt, 1653.
137
S. M.
The Advent of our God
Our prayers must now employ,
And we must meet Him on His road
With hymns of holy joy.
2. The everlasting Son
Incarnate deigns to be;
Himself a servant’s form puts on
To set His people free.
3. Daughter of Zion, rise
And greet thy lowly King,
And do not wickedly despise
The mercies He will bring.
4. As Judge, in clouds of light,
He will come down again
And all His scattered saints unite
With Him in heaven to reign.
5. Before that dreadful day
May all our sins be gone;
May the old man be put away
And the new man put on!
6. Praise to the Savior Son
From the created host;
Like praise be to the Father done
And to the Holy Ghost.
John Chandler, 1837, a.
138
8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 6, 6
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates!
Behold, the King of Glory waits;
The King of kings is drawing near,
The Savior of the world is here;
Life and salvation He doth bring,
Wherefore rejoice and gladly sing:
We praise Thee, Father, now,
Creator, wise art Thou!
2. The Lord is just, a Helper tried,
Mercy is ever at His side,
His kingly crown is holiness,
His scepter, pity in distress;
The end of all our woe He brings,
Wherefore the earth is glad and sings:
We praise Thee, Savior, now,
Mighty in deed art Thou!
3. O blest the land, the city blest,
Where Christ, the Ruler, is confessed!
O happy hearts and happy homes
To whom this King in triumph comes!
The cloudless Sun of Joy He is,
Who bringeth pure delight and bliss.
We praise Thee, Spirit, now,
Our Comforter art Thou!
4. Fling wide the portals of your heart,
Make it a temple set apart
From earthly use for heaven’s employ,
Adorned with prayer and love and joy;
So shall your Sovereign enter in
And new and nobler life begin.
To Thee, O God, be praise
For word and deed and grace!
5. Redeemer, come! I open wide
My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide!
Let me Thy inner presence feel,
Thy grace and love in me reveal;
Thy Holy Spirit guide us on
Until our glorious goal be won!
Eternal praise and fame
We offer to Thy name.
G. Weissel, 1633; C. Winkworth, tr., a.
139
C. M.
Hark the glad sound! the Savior comes,
The Savior promised long;
Let every heart prepare a throne
And every voice a song.
2. He comes the prisoners to release,
In Satan’s bondage held;
The gates of brass before Him burst,
The iron fetters yield.
3. He comes from thickest films of vice
To clear the mental ray
And on the eyeballs of the blind
To pour the heav’nly day.
4. He comes the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure
And with the treasures of His grace
T’ enrich the humble poor.
5. Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
Thy welcome shall proclaim.
And heaven’s eternal arches ring
With Thy beloved name.
Philip Doddridge, 1735.
140
L. M. (with Hall.)
Again is come the new church-year;
Rejoice, all Christians, far and near!
Thy King, O Zion, comes to Thee,
Therefore rejoice eternally!
Hallelujah!
2. Amongst us now anew are heard
The lessons of God’s gracious Word,
Which shows the way to life in heaven.
For this all praise to God be given!
Hallelujah!
3. May what is taught in Thy true Word
Increase our faith in Thee, O Lord,
And so abide in us that we
May render endless praise to Thee!
Hallelujah!
J. Olearius, 1671.
141
7s
Savior of the heathen, come,
Virgin’s Son, here make Thy home!
Wonder at it, heaven and earth,
That the Lord chose such a birth.
2. Not by human flesh and blood,
By the Spirit of our God
Was the Word of God made flesh—
Woman’s blossom, sweet and fresh.
3. Though the virgin was with child,
Chastity proved undefiled;
Many a virtue rare forth shone,
God was there upon His throne.
4. From the Father forth He came
And returned unto the same;
Down to hell He went alone
And again to God’s high throne.
5. Thou, the Father’s equal, win
Victory in the flesh o’er sin,
By Thy strength divine, O Lord,
Help to our frail flesh afford.
6. Lord, Thy manger is so bright,
Night sends forth a novel light;
Darkness must not enter there,
Faith abides in light fore’er.
7. Praise to God the Father sing,
Praise to God the Son, our King,
Praise to God the Spirit be
Ever and eternally.
From the Latin of Ambrose; Martin Luther, 1524, abr.
142
7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 7, 7, 6
Arise, sons of the kingdom!
The King is drawing nigh;
Arise and hail with gladness
The Ruler from on high.
Ye Christians, hasten forth!
Your praise and homage bring Him
And glad hosannas sing Him;
Naught else your love is worth.
2. Arise, ye drooping mourners!
The King is very near;
Away with grief and sorrow!
For, lo! your Help is here.
Behold, in many a place—
O blessed consolation!—
We find Him, our Salvation,
In His pure means of grace.