Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#315

315. Bridle of Colts Untamed

1. Bridle of colts untamed,
O'er us presiding;
Wing of our ev'ry aim,
Flight surely guiding;
Rudder of eager youth,
When paths are rough or smooth;
We come in love and truth
To sing your praises.

Sts. 2–4 by F. Bland Tucker

Text Information

• First Line: Bridle of colts untamed
• Title: Bridle of Colts Untamed
• Greek Title: Στόμιον πώλων ἀδαῶν
• Versifier (stanza 1): Chris Fenner (2024)
• Versifier (stanzas 2–4): F. Bland Tucker (1940)
• Author: Clement of Alexandria
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:14
  ;
  Matthew 18:3
  ;
  Psalm 32:9
• Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 22
• Copyright: Sts. 2–4 ©1985 Church Publishing.
• Notes: Text by Clement of Alexandria, 2nd cen., “Στόμιον πώλων ἀδαῶν,” st. 1 vers. CF, sts. 2–4 vers. F. Bland Tucker for The Hymnal 1940, rev. for The Hymnal 1982.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DUNSTAN'S
• Composer: C.W. Douglas (1918)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5
• Incipit: 11512 3
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Tune ST. DUNSTAN’S by C.W. Douglas, from The New Hymnal (1918).