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SDAH 656
O perfect Love, all human thought transcending,
lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne,
that theirs may be the love which knows no ending,
whom thou forevermore dost join in one.
Text
1
O perfect Love, all human thought transcending,
lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne,
that theirs may be the love which knows no ending,
whom thou forevermore dost join in one.
2
O perfect Life, be thou their full assurance
of tender charity and steadfast faith,
of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance,
with childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death.
3
Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow;
grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife,
and to life’s day the glorious unknown morrow
that dawns upon eternal love and life.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Matt 19:6
Author
Dorothy Blomfield Gurney (1858-1932)
Year Published
1883
Hymn Tune
O PERFECT LOVE
Metrical Number
11.10.11.10.
Composer
Joseph Barnby (1838-1896)
Year Composed
1889
Hymn Score
Piano Accompaniment
Notes
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