Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #433 (1814) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy Lyrics: 1 Now let our drooping hearts revive,
And let our tears be dry;
Why should those eyes be drown'd in grief
Which view a Saviour nigh?
2 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust,
The agèd and the young,
The watchful eye, in darkness clos'd,
And mute th’instructive tongue:
3 Th' eternal shepherd still survives,
New comfort to impart;
His eye still guides us, and his voice
Still animates our heart.
4 The pow'rs of nature, Lord! are thine,
And thine the aids of grace.
Thine arm has borne thy churches up,
Through ev'ry rising race.
5 Extert thy sacred influ'nce here;
Thy mourning servants bless.
O change to strains of cheerful praise
Their accents of distress. Topics: Particular Occasions and Circumstances For a Congregation; For a vacant congregation on the death of its minister Languages: English
Now let our drooping hearts revive