Great Source of life! our souls confess

Verse 1

Great source of life, our souls confess The various riches of thy grace; Crown'd with thy mercy, we rejoice, And in thy praise exalt our voice.

Verse 2

By thee the vault of heav'n was spread; By thee the earth's foundations laid; And all the scenes of man's abode Proclaim a wise and gracious God.

Verse 3

Thy quick'ning hand resorts our breath, When trembling on the verge of death; Gently it wipes away our tears, And lengthens life to future years.

Verse 4

Our lives are sacred to the Lord, Kindled by him, by him restor'd; And, while our hours renew their race, May sin no more these hours disgrace!

Verse 5

So when, at length, by thee we're led Through unknown regions of the dead, With hope triumphant may we move To scenes of nobler life above.