Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#639

639. 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 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.

3 We have but faith: we cannot know;
For knowledge is of things we see;
And yet we trust it comes from Thee,
A beam in darkness: let it grow.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Strong Son of God, immortal Love
• Author: Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1809-1892
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Faith: And Knowledge; Seasons and Occasions; Knowledge; Star: Of Peace

Tune Information

• Name: RIVAULX
• Composer: Dr. J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major