The Garden of God

Christ in His heavenly garden walks all day

Author: Francis Turner Palgrave (1867)
Published in 19 hymnals

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1 Christ in His heavenly garden walks all day,
And calls to souls upon the world’s highway;
Wearied with trifles, maimed and sick with sin,
Christ by the gate stands, and invites them in.

2 “How long, unwise, will ye pursue your woe?
Here from the throne sweet waters ever go:
Here the white lilies shine like stars above:
Here in the red rose burns the face of love.

3 “’Tis not from earthly paths I bid you flee,
But lighter in My ways your feet will be:
’Tis not to summon you from human mirth,
But add a depth and sweetness not of earth.

4 “Still by the gate I stand as on ye stray:
Turn your steps hither: am not I the Way?
The sun is falling fast; the night is nigh:
Why will ye wander? Wherefore will ye die?

5 Look on My hands and side, for I am He:
None to the Father cometh, but by Me:
For you I died; once more I call you home:
I live again for you: My children, come!

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #9702

Author: Francis Turner Palgrave

Palgrave, Francis Turner, M.A., eldest son of Sir Francis Palgrave, the Historian, was born at Great Yarmouth, Sept. 28, 1824, and educated at the Charterhouse (1838-1843) and at Oxford, where he graduated in first class Classical Honours. He was scholar of Balliol (1842) and Fellow of Exeter (1846). He was engaged in the Education Department of the Privy Council till 1884, being also Private Secretary to Lord Granville (then Lord President). In 1885 he was elected Professor of Poetry in the University of Oxford. Professor Palgrave's publications include:— (1) Idylls and Songs, 1854; (2) Art Catalogue of the Great Exhibition, 1862; (3) Essays on Art, 1866; (4) Lyrical Poems, 1871; (5) Hymns, 1st ed., 1867; 2nd ed., 1868; 3rd ed., 1870.… Go to person page >

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First Line: Christ in His heavenly garden walks all day
Title: The Garden of God
Author: Francis Turner Palgrave (1867)
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #9702
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Instances

Instances (1 - 19 of 19)

American Church and Church School Hymnal #d35

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American Church and Church School Hymnal #164

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Chapel Melodies #120

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Christian Song #312

Exalt His Name #148

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Gloria #112

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Hymns for the Living Age #209

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Hymns of the Centuries #112

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Jehovah's Praise #224

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Songs of the Soul #449

The American Hymnal #d66

The American Hymnal for Chapel Service #d46

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The American Hymnal for Chapel Service #218

The Churches of God Hymnal. #d72

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The Cyber Hymnal #9702

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The Golden Hymn Book #67

The New Church Hymnal #d59

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The University Hymn Book #137

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Worship Song #495

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