The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3991

3991. A Love Song

1. In holiness brilliant, in righteousness bright,
Yet sweet in compassion with touch soft and light,
My Father in ravishing love now draws nigh,
To cherish my soul as the gem of His eye.

2. His covenant promise, His mighty right arm,
Embrace me securely and keep me from harm.
His faithful, longsuffering, infinite grace
Will bring me home safe, where He’ll show me His face.

3. Till then, my days pass in the palm of His hand;
His Word whispers comfort in every command.
His Promise sustains me; my triumph is won:
My mansion is bought with the blood of His Son.

4. The work of His Spirit goes on in my heart,
Restoring His image within by His art,
His workmanship Godlike, His skill so divine,
His voice speaks within me: Be still, and be Mine.

5. Though dark be the valley, though steep be the hill,
My comfort, my refuge, is my Father’s will!
His sweet, soft compassion will fit me aright
For holiness brilliant and righteousness bright.

Text Information

• First Line: In holiness brilliant, in righteousness bright
• Title: A Love Song
• Author: Neil Barham (2005)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Language: English
• Copyright: © 2005 Neil Barham. These lyrics may be freely reproduced or published for Christian worship, providedthey are not altered, & this notice is on each copy. All other rights reserved.
• Notes: Alternate tunes: CRADLE SONG, William J. Kirkpatrick, 1895; GORDON, Adoniram J. Gordon, 1876; MUELLER, James R. Murray, 1887; PROTECTION, Joseph Funk, 1832

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DENIO
• Composer: John Roberts (1839)
• Meter: 11.11.11.11
• Incipit: 16427 51332 11642
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Welsh melody; from Canaidau y Cyssegr, by John Roberts, 1839
• Copyright: Public Domain