Archive for July, 2009
An Evening Hymn
O Lord, Sweet Savior, Please watch over me. For I walk, but often stumble Like a blind man that can’t see. And at times when I’ve fallen, I find it hard to stand – And just like a little child, I’ll need a helping hand. O Lord, Sweet Savior, Please watch over me. There’s times [...]
Earth’s Song
O Earth, how beautiful, how fair The hands that sewed each lair That dresses you in fields of green And seas of blue and aquamarine; O how beautiful were you arrayed With brilliant stars at night displayed; And with the glorious rising of the sun That steals a breath when looked upon! O Earth, how [...]
Winter’s Whip
The sullen sky is silver-gray, The trees stand still and bare – And their shadows dreary lay On the frozen meadow’s glare. The crispy breath of winter’s whip Has turned the brook to sleet… And the once slow-running drip Along the eaves, to a frozen fleet. The steady song of fizzing snow Has lulled the [...]
Misty Mornin’ Rain
O’ Misty Mornin’ Rain, Tapping ‘gainst my window pane… Gently break my sleep: Let my soul softly weep. And let me gaze Through your misty haze Across the cloudy sky; And let my spirit sigh. O’ Misty Mornin’ Rain, I beg you, Please refrain! I can’t bear to see My God shed tears for me. [...]