THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(C.M.) R. C. H. 633

by Unknown

Come, let us to the Lord our God
"Come let us return to the Lord" Hosea 6:1
Come, let us to the Lord our God
With contrite heart return;
Our God is gracious, nor will leave
The desolate to mourn.
His voice commands the tempest forth,
And stills the stormy wave;
And though His arm be strong to smite,
'Tis also strong to save.
Long hath the night of sorrow reigned,
The dawn shall bring us light
God shall appear, and we shall rise
With gladness in His sight.
Our hearts, if God we seek to know,
Shall know Him, and rejoice
His coming like the morn shall be,
Like morning songs His voice.
As dew upon the tender herb
Diffusing fragrance round
As Showers that usher in the spring.
And cheer the thirsty ground:
So shall His presence bless our souls,
And shed a Joyful light;
That hallowed morn shall chase away
That hallowed of the light.
JOHN MORISON, 1750-98, as in Scottish Paraphrases, 1781