Awake, O Lord, as in the time of old
From Oremus Hymnal
Awake, O Lord, as in the time of old!
Come down, O Spirit, in thy power and might!
For lack of thee our hearts are strangely cold,
our minds but blindly grope toward the light.
Doubts are abroad: make thou these doubts to cease!
Fears are within: set thou these fears at rest!
Strife is among us: melt that strife to peace!
Change marches onward: may all change be blest!
It is not knowledge that we chiefly need,
though knowledge sanctified by thee is dear:
it is the will and power to love indeed;
it is the constant thought that God is near.
Make us to be what we profess to be;
let prayer be prayer, and praise be heartfelt praise;
from unreality, O set us free,
and let our words be echoed by our ways.
Turn us, good Lord, and so shall we be turned:
let every passion grieving thee be stilled:
then shall our race be won, our guerdons earned,
our Master looked on, and our joy fulfilled.
Contents |
Historical Notes
Author
Henry Twells (1823-1900)
Meter
10 10 10 10Sound Files
Other Comments
Sources
Hymnal, Number, Tune(s)
| Hymnal | Number | Tunes Used |
|---|---|---|
| Hymns Ancient & Modern, Standard, 1875-1924 | 696 | Reliance, Savile |
| Hymns Ancient & Modern, New Edition, 1904 | 454 | Savile |
| Church Hymnal for the Christian Year, 1917 | 273 | Brixham |
