453. We limit not the truth of God

1 We limit not the truth of God
to our poor reach of mind,
to notions of our day and sect,
crude, partial and confined:
no, let a new and better hope
within our hearts be stirred:
the Lord has yet more light and truth
to break forth from his word.

2 Our faithful forebears searching went
the first steps of the way;
this was the dawning, yet to grow
into this perfect day.
And grow it shall, our glorious sun
will brighter rays afford:
the Lord has yet more light and truth
to break forth from his word.

3 O Father, Son, and Spirit, send
us increase from above;
enlarge, expand all living souls
to comprehend your love;
and make us all go on to know,
with nobler powers conferred,
that you have yet more light and truth
to break forth from your word.

Text Information
First Line: We limit not the truth of God
Author: George Rawson, 1807-89 (alt.)
Meter: 86.86 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Ancestors; Divine Inspiration; Epiphany (8 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ELLACOMBE (2)
Meter: 86.86 D
Key: A Major
Source: 'Mainz Gesangbuch', 1833



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