Seek ye the Lord, while yet his ear

Verse 1

Seek ye the Lord while yet his ear is open to your call; while offer'd mercy still is near, before his footstool fall.

Verse 2

Let sinners quit their evil ways, their evil thoughts forego, and God, when they to him return, returning grace will show.

Verse 3

He pardons with o’erflowing love: for, hear the voice divine! My nature is not like to yours, nor like your ways are mine:

Verse 4

But far as heav’n’s resplendent orbs beyond earth’s spot extend, as far my thoughts, as far my ways, your ways and thoughts transcend.

Verse 5

And as the rains from heav’n distil, nor thither mount again, but swell the earth with fruitful juice, and all its tribes sustain:

Verse 6

So not a word that flows from me shall ineffectual fall; but universal nature prove obedient to my call.

Verse 7

With joy and peace shall then be led the glad converted lands; the lofty mountains then shall sing, the forests clap their hands.

Verse 8

Where briers grew ‘midst barren wilds, shall firs and myrtles spring; and nature, through its utmost bounds, eternal praises sing.