O thou who once in Galilee

Verse 1

O Thou who once in Galilee Didst make the deaf to hear, The mute to speak, the blind to see, Blest Son of God, be near.

Verse 2

O deign to hear the silent prayer Of Thine afflicted own; Yea, bid them cast on Thee all care, Thy grace to them make known.

Verse 3

The speechless tongue, the lifeless ear Thou canst restore, O Lord; Thine Ephphatha, O Savior dear, Can instant help afford.

Verse 4

But if it be the Father's will That they should suffer loss, O lend them grace with patience still To bear a painful cross.

Verse 5

Meanwhile to them the listening ear Of faith in Thee impart, And let Thy Word bring light and cheer To every troubled heart.

Verse 6

Some day in yonder happy land, Each loss will prove a gain, All mysteries we'll understand, For Thou wilt make them plain.