COME, LET US TO THE LORD

Come, let us to the Lord our God

With contrite hearts return:

Our God is gracious, nor will leave

The desolate to mourn.

His voice commands the tempest forth,

And stills the stormy wave;

And though His arm be strong to smite,

„This also strong to save.

Long hath the night of sorrow reigned;

The dawn shall bring us light;

God shall appear, and we shall rise

With gladness in His sight.

Our hearts, if God we seek to know,

Shall know Him and rejoice;

His coming like the morn shall be,

Like morning songs His voice.

As dew upon the tender herb,

Diffusing fragrance round;

As showers that usher in the spring,

And cheer the thirsty ground:

So shall His presence bless our souls,

And shed a joyful light:

That hallowed morn shall chase away

The sorrows of the night