The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#11

11. O God, to thy promise our hearts humbly cling

1 O God, to thy promise our hearts humbly cling,
To thine altar the bloom of our childhood we bring;
We seek thee right early, our guide thou shalt be;
All the years of that youth we now offer to thee.
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Amen.

2 Thanks, thanks for thy word, for the sweet Sabbath day,
For the teachers who lead us in wisdom's glad way,
Who point us to Jesus, so ready of old
Young children like us in his arms to enfold.
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Amen.

3 Should life be continued till manhood comes on,
Till the scenes of its noontide like shadows are gone,
Still, still be thou near us to help and defend,
Till, like sheaves fully ripe, to the grave we descend.
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Amen.

3 Oh, grant that in heaven, earth's labors all done,
The voice of these teachers with ours may be one,
In praise unto Him to whose name they have taught,
Whose blood flowing freely our pardon has bought.
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Hallelujah to the Lamb,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, to thy promise our hearts humbly cling
• Refrain First Line: Hallelujah to the Lamb
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 52 and 101 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: [O God, to thy promise our hearts humbly cling]
• Key: E Major