Verse 1

COME, let us to the Lord our God With contrite hearts return; Our God is gracious, nor will leave The desolate to mourn.

Verse 2

His voice commands the tempest forth, And stills the stormy wave; And though His arm be strong to smite, ’Tis also strong to save.

Verse 3

Long hath the night of sorrows reigned; The dawn shall bring us light; God shall appear, and we shall rise With gladness in His sight.

Verse 4

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.

Verse 5

As dew upon the tender herb, Diffusing fragrance round; As showers that usher in the spring, And cheer the thirsty ground.

Verse 6

So shall His presence bless our souls, And shed a joyful light; That hallowed morn shall chase away The sorrows of the night.

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