Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#180

180. When Israel thro' the desert passed

1 When Israel thro' the desert passed,
A fiery pillar went before,
To guide them thro' 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 lustre 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 redeeming grace adore!

Text Information

• First Line: When Israel thro' the desert passed
• Author: Benjamin Beddome (1769)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: The Word; Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
• Notes: Alternate tune: HEBRON, #196

Tune Information

• Name: HARMONY GROVE
• Composer: Henry Kemble Oliver (1839)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: G Major