429. For Thee, O Dear, Dear Country

1 For thee, O dear, dear country,
Mine eyes their vigils keep;
For very love, beholding
Thy happy name, they weep:
The mention of thy glory'
Is unction to the breast,
And medicine in sickness,
And love, and life, and rest.

2 O one, O only mansion!
O paradise of joy,
Where tears are ever banished,
And smiles have no alloy!
The cross is all thy splendor,
The Crucified thy praise;
His laud and benediction
Thy ransomed people raise.

3 Thou hast no shore, fair ocean!
Thou hast no time, bright day!
Dear fountain of refreshment
To pilgrims far away!
Upon the Rock of Ages
They raise the holy tower;
Thine is the victor's laurel
And thine the golden dower.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: For thee, O dear, dear country
Title: For Thee, O Dear, Dear Country
Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
Author: Bernard of Cluny (12th century)
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ;
Topic: Life Everlasting, The; Life in Christ: Life Everlasting, The
Tune Information
Name: EWING
Composer: Alexander Ewing (1853)
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Key: C Major
Notes: This hymn may be sung to the tune "Ewing," on opposite page.



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