The Voice of Praise ‎#130

130. O SOURCE divine, and Life of all

1 O SOURCE divine, and Life of all,
The Fount of being's wondrous sea!
Thy depth would every heart appall,
That saw not Love supreme in thee.

2 We shrink before thy vast abyss,
Where worlds on worlds eternal brood;
We know thee truly but in this--
That thou bestowest all our good.

3 And so, 'mid boundless time and space,
Oh, grant us still with thee to dwell,
And through the ceaseless web to trace
Thy presence working all things well!

4 Nor let thou life's delightful play
Thy truth's transcendent vision hide;
Nor strength and gladness lead astray
From thee, our nature's only guide.

5 Bestow on every joyous thrill
Thy deeper tone of reverent awe;
Make pure thy children's erring will,
And teach their hearts to love thy law!

Text Information

• First Line: O SOURCE divine, and Life of all
• Author: Sterling
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Job 13:15
• Topic: Attributes of God: Providence; Source of All Good

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