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490. O thou whose feet have climbed life's hill

1 O Thou whose feet have climbed life's hill,
And trod the path of youth,
Our Saviour and our Brother still,
Now lead us into truth.

2 The call is Thine: be Thou the Way,
And give us men, to guide;
Let wisdom broaden with the day,
Let human faith abide.

3 Who learn of Thee the truth shall find,
Who follow, gain the goal;
With reverence crown the earnest mind,
And speak within the soul.

4 Awake the purpose high which strives,
And, falling, stands again;
Confirm the will of eager lives
To quit themselves like men:

5 Thy life the bond of fellowship,
Thy love the law that rules,
Thy Name, proclaimed by every lip,
The Master of our schools.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O thou whose feet have climbed life's hill
Author: Rev. Louis F. Benson (1894)
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Special Seasons and Services: Schools and Colleges; Christ: Master; Christ: Teacher, Our (4 more...)
Copyright: Words used by permission of Mrs. Robert F. Jefferys.
Tune Information
Name: ST. MAGNUS
Composer: Jeremiah Clark (1670-1707)
Meter: C. M.
Key: A♭ Major



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