The Hymnbook ‎#125

125. Come, Let Us to the Lord Our God

1 Come, let us to the Lord our God
With contrite hearts return;
Our God is gracious, nor will leave
The desolate to mourn.

2 His voice commands the tempest forth
And stills the stormy wave;
And though His arm be strong to smite,
'Tis also strong to save.

3 Long hath the night of sorrow reigned;
The dawn shall bring us light;
God shall appear, and we shall rise
With gladness in His sight.

4 Our hearts, if God we seek to know,
Shall know Him, and rejoice;
His coming like the morn shall be,
Like morning songs His voice.

5 As dew upon the tender herb,
Diffusing fragrance round,
As showers that usher in the spring,
And cheer the thirsty ground,

6 So shall His presence bless our souls,
And shed a joyful light;
That hallowed morn shall chase away
The sorrows of the night.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, let us to the Lord our God
• Title: Come, Let Us to the Lord Our God
• Author: John Morison
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 30:5
  ;
  Hosea 6:1-3
• Topic: Christ: Second Coming; God: Presence; Redemption; God the Father: His Presence
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases. 1781

Tune Information

• Name: KILMARNOCK
• Composer: Neil Dougall (1776-1862)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major