Sunday, March 19, 2006

hymn

This hymn has a beautiful tune that I can only half remember, does anybody know?

Have been seeking God on something that is so small but seems so huge, much confusion and doubt, fear and pride to sort out, so hearing these words sung this morning? just so apt. :)

Light of the minds that know him-
may Christ be light to mine!
my sun in risen splendour,
my light of truth divine;
my guide in doubt and darkness
my true and living way,
my clear light ever shining,
my dawn of heaven's day.

Life of the souls that love him-
may Christ be ours indeed!
the living bread from heaven
on whom our spirits feed;
who died for love of sinners
to bear our guilty load,
and make of life's brief journey
a new Emmaus road.

Strength of the wills that serve him,
may Christ be strength to me,
who stilled the storm and tempest,
who calmed the tossing sea;
his spirit's power to move me,
his will to master mine,
his cross to carry daily
and conquer in his sign.

May it be ours to know him
that we may truly love:
and loving, fully serve him
as serve the saints above;
till in the home of glory
with fadeless splendour bright
we serve in perfect freedom
our strength, our life, our light.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dear Shining
I have just seen your request about the song - the tune is an old Irish folk song : Down by the Sally Gardens. I hope that this helps.
Wendy