146. The word, O God, Like Dew Restoreth

1 Thy Word, O God, like dew, restoreth
My fainting soul to strength and peace,
And, as a balm, from heaven poureth
And gives my heart from pain surcease;
Oh, make this field of Jesus bear
The fruit of faith through Thy sweet care.

2 Thy Word, O God, like sword and arrow
Cuts through the sinful world's disguise
And piercing even bone and marrow,
Lays bare the heart before Thine eyes;
Let men before its power fall
And unto Thee for mercy call.

3 Thy Word is like the star of glory
That led the wise men on their way;
It tells the world the wondrous story
Of Him who is our Hope and Stay;
Let all behold this glorious star
And reach their home from lands afar.

Text Information
First Line: Thy Word, O God, like dew, restoreth
Title: The word, O God, Like Dew Restoreth
Author: C. B. Garve
Translator (into Danish): E. Boye
Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1928
Topic: The Word
Notes: Danish first line: Dit Ord, o Gud, som Duggen kvaeger; Translator: P. C. Paulsen
Tune Information
Name: [Thy Word, O God, like dew restoreth]
Composer: L. Nielsen
Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8.
Key: B♭ Major



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