O Source divine, and Life of all

Verse 1

O SOURCE divine, and Life of all, The Fount of being's wondrous sea! Thy depth would every heart appall, That saw not Love supreme in thee.

Verse 2

We shrink before thy vast abyss, Where worlds on worlds eternal brood; We know thee truly but in this-- That thou bestowest all our good.

Verse 3

And so, 'mid boundless time and space, Oh, grant us still with thee to dwell, And through the ceaseless web to trace Thy presence working all things well!

Verse 4

Nor let thou life's delightful play Thy truth's transcendent vision hide; Nor strength and gladness lead astray From thee, our nature's only guide.

Verse 5

Bestow on every joyous thrill Thy deeper tone of reverent awe; Make pure thy children's erring will, And teach their hearts to love thy law!