Methodist-Hymns-971
1: A GLADSOME hymn of praise we sing,
And thankfully we gather,
To bless the love of God above,
Our everlasting Father.
In Him rejoice with heart and
voice,
Whose glory fadeth never,
Whose providence is our de-fence,
Who lives and loves for ever.
2: From shades of night He calls the light,
And from the sod the flower;
From every cloud His blessings break,
In sunshine or in shower.
3: Full in His sight His children stand,
By His strong arm defended;
And He whose wisdom guides the world,
Our footsteps hath attended.
4: For nothing falls unknown to
Him-Or care or joy or sorrow;
And He whose mercy ruled the past,
Will be our stay to-morrow.
5: Then praise the Lord with one accord,
To His great name give glory,
And His never-changing love
Repeat the wondrous story.