Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, CENTENNIAL HYMN, by JAY GLOVER ELDRIDGE


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CENTENNIAL HYMN, by                    
First Line: God of years, thy love hath led us
Last Line: Amen.
Variant Title(s): God Of Years, Thy Love Hath Led Us
Subject(s): Prayer


God of years, Thy love hath led us,
Thou hast been our bulwark strong,
Wall of fire against the wicked,
Sword of power against the wrong.
Thou hast blest of old Thy servants
As they bore Thy message far;
We who follow in their footsteps
Evermore their debtors are.

Onward lead, O King eternal,
Lo, we heed Thy high command,
Bear good news to every people,
Far and near, in every land.
Thine they are, Thy love doth seek them,
Thou wouldst bring them to the light;
Lead us on till darkness brightens,
On till faith is lost in sight.

Lead us forth, a Church united,
Strong, courageous, in Thy might.
Lo, the fields are white with harvest,
Sheaves to garner ere the night.
One our purpose, One our Leader,
Thus Thy Church shall never fail;
Lead us on, O King eternal,
So shall love, world-wide, prevail.
Amen.





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