The Voice of Praise ‎#178

178. How sweetly flowed the gospel sound

1 How sweetly flowed the gospel sound
From lips of gentleness and grace,
When listening thousands gathered round,
And joy and gladness filled the place!

2 From heaven he came, of heaven he spoke,
To heaven he led his followers' way;
Dark clouds of gloomy night he broke,
Unveiling an immortal day.

3 Come, wanderers, to my Father's home;
Come, all ye weary ones, and rest:
Yes, sacred Teacher, we will come,
Obey thee, love thee, and be blest!

4 Decay then, tenements of dust;
Pillars of earthly pride, decay:
A nobler mansion waits the just,
And Jesus has prepared the way.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweetly flowed the gospel sound
• Author: Bowring
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28-30
• Topic: Christ: Life, Office, and Example; Invitation Home

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