Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#382

382. There are three lessons I would write

1 There are three lessons I would write,
Three words as with a burning pen,
In tracings of eternal light,
Upon the hearts of men.

2 Have faith: where'er thy bark is driven
The calm's disport, the tempest's mirth
Know this God rules the host of heaven,
The inhabitants of earth.

3 Have hope: though clouds environ now,
And gladness hides her face in scorn,
Put thou the shadow from thy brow;
No night but hath its morn.

4 Have love: not love alone for one,
But man as man thy brother call,
And scatter like the circling sun
Thy charities on all.

5 Thus grave these lessons on thy soul
Faith, hope, and love, and thou shalt find
Strength when life's surges rudest roll,
Light when thou else wert blind.

Text Information

• First Line: There are three lessons I would write
• Translator: J. C. Schiller, 1759-1805
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Brotherhood: Universal; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Faith: Hope and Charity; Universal: Brotherhood; Graces, Christian; Social Righteousness; Righteousness: Social; Man: His Life and Experiences

Tune Information

• Name: ELMHURST
• Composer: E. Drewett, 1850-
• Meter: 8.8.8.6
• Key: E♭ Major