Hymns of the United Church ‎#162

162. A noble life, a simple faith

1 A noble life, a simple faith,
An open heart and hand—
These are the lovely litanies
Which all men understand.

2 These are the firm-knit bonds of grace,
Though hidden to the view,
Which bind in sacred brotherhood
All men the whole world through.

3 The cries of clashing creeds are heard,
On every side they sound,
But no age is degenerate
In which such lives are found.

4 A noble life, a simple faith,
An open heart and hand—
These are the lovely litanies
Which all men understand.

Text Information

• First Line: A noble life, a simple faith
• Author: A. S. Isaacs
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916

Tune Information

• Name: HUMMEL
• Composer: Charles Zeuner (1832)
• Meter: C. M.