A Quadrennial Hymn. Air, Bethany
By Eliza L. Brown
A Quadrennial Hymn. Air, Bethany
LORD, as Thy people meet
Down by the sea,
And at the mercy seat
Offer their plea,
Hear Thou the prayers we raise,
Hear Thou our songs of praise;
Lead us in all our ways
Nearer to Thee. As the great billows roll
At Thy decree,
Held by Thy sure control,
Yet flowing free,
So may we own Thy power,
Thought, word, and action o'er;
Draw, as our souls adore,
Nearer to Thee. Forth in the bloom of youth,
Through love to Thee,
Bearing Thy Word of truth
Over the sea,
Hence have our loved ones gone
That light divine shall dawn
In souls that shall be drawn
Nearer to Thee. As the blue waters bright
Fill all the sea,
Breaking in waves of light,
Unceasingly,
Shall knowledge of Thee fill
Each waiting land, until
All learn to do Thy will,
All trust in Thee.