12. To us the promise is but one

To us the promise is but one,
One light point gathers all the rays;
To us He speaketh through the Son,
"Lo! I am with you all the days."

With us at morning, to inspire
Fresh work with ever freshened zest;
At noon-tide, that we may not tire;
At evening, to restore and rest.

Yes, all the days, and all the day,
To guide, restrain, correct, inspire;
Moulding our wills, Thy willing clay,
Kindling our hearts, Thy kindred fire.

The day which like the rest begins,
With--"Fear not, I am still with thee."
And ends, beyond the clouds and sins,
With--"Evermore his face they see."

Text Information
First Line: To us the promise is but one
Author: Anon.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: CANONBURY
Composer: Robert Schumann, (1810-1856.)
Meter: 8.8.8.8.
Incipit: 53334 32123 56712
Key: G Major or modal



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