228. Strong Son of God, Immortal Love

1 Strong Son of God, immortal Love,
Whom we, that have not seen Thy face,
By faith, and faith alone, embrace,
Believing where we cannot prove;

2 Thou seemest human and divine,
The highest, holiest manhood, Thou.
Our wills are ours, we know not how;
Our wills are ours, to make them Thine.

3 Our little systems have their day;
They have their day and cease to be;
They are but broken lights of Thee,
And Thou, O Lord, art more than they.

4 Let knowledge grow from more to more,
But more of reverence in us dwell;
That mind and soul, according well,
May make one music as before.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Strong Son of God, immortal Love
Title: Strong Son of God, Immortal Love
Author: Alfred Tennyson (1850)
Meter: L. M.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Christ: Leader; Christ: Presence; Faith (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST.CRISPIN
Composer: George J. Elvey (1862)
Meter: L. M.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Alternative tune, "Quebec," Hymn 215.



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