The Voice of Praise ‎#779

779. God of the year! with songs of praise

1 God of the year! with songs of praise
And hearts of love, we come to bless
Thy bounteous hand, for thou hast shed
Thy manna o'er our wilderness.

2 In early spring-time thou didst fling
O'er earth its robe of blossoming;
And its sweet treasures, day by day,
Rose quickening in thy blessed ray.

3 God of the seasons! thou hast blest
The land with sunlight and with showers,
And plenty o'er its bosom smiles
To crown the sweet autumnal hours.

4 Praise, praise to thee! our hearts expand
To view these blessings of thy hand,
And on the incense-breath of love
Ascend to their bright home above.

Text Information

• First Line: God of the year! with songs of praise
• Author: L. H. Sigourney
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian Nation: Thanksgiving; Harvest Bounty

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