Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#46

46. We bless Thee, Lord, for all this common life

1. We bless Thee, Lord, for all this common life
Can give of rest and joy amidst its strife;
For earth and trees and sea and clouds and springs;
For work, and all the lessons that it brings.

2. For Pisgah gleams of newer, fairer truth,
Which ever ripening still renews our youth;
For fellowship with noble souls and wise,
Whose hearts beat time to music of the skies;

3. For each achievement human toil can reach;
For all that patriots win, and poets teach;
For the old light that gleams on history's page,
For the new hope that shines on each new age.

4. May we to these our lights be ever true,
Find hope and strength and joy for ever new,
To heavenly visions still obedient prove,
The Eternal Law, writ by the Almighty Love!

Text Information

• First Line: We bless Thee, Lord, for all this common life
• Author: F. M. White, 1828-1895
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: Adoration and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: ARDEN
• Composer: Dr. Herbert Sanders, 1879-
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Key: E♭ Major