Eternal Beam of Light Divine

Verse 1

Eternal Beam of light divine, Fountain of unexhausted love, in whom the Father’s glories shine, through earth beneath, and heav'n above:

Verse 2

Jesus, the weary wand'rer’s rest, give me thine easy yoke to bear, with steadfast patience arm my breast, with spotless love and holy fear.

Verse 3

Thankful, I take the cup from thee, prepared and mingled by thy skill, though bitter to the taste it be, pow'rful the wounded soul to heal.

Verse 4

Be thou, O Rock of ages, nigh; so shall each murm'ring thought be gone, and grief and fear and care shall fly, ss clouds before the mid-day sun.

Verse 5

Speak to my warring passions, “Peace”' day to my wounded heart, “Be still!” Thy power my strength and fortress is, and all things serve thy sovereign will.

Verse 6

O death, where is thy sting? Where now thy boasted victory, O grave? Who shall contend with God? or who can hurt whom God delights to save?