Army Hymn by Oliver Wendell Holmes

…………….“Old Hundred”

O Lord of Hosts! Almighty King!
Behold the sacrifice we bring!
To every arm thy strength impart,
Thy spirit shed through every heart! 

Wake in our breasts the living fires,
The holy faith that warmed our sires;
Thy hand hath made our Nation free;
To die for her is serving Thee. 

Be Thou a pillared flame to show
The midnight snare, the silent foe;
And when the battle thunders loud,
Still guide us in its moving cloud. 

God of all Nations! Sovereign Lord!
In thy dread name we draw the sword,
We lift the starry flag on high
That fills with light our stormy sky. 

From treason’s rent, from murder’s stain,
Guard Thou its folds till Peace shall reign, –
Till fort and field, till shore and sea,
Join our loud anthem, PRAISE TO THEE!

 

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Light Shining Out Of Darkness by William Cowper

God moves in a mysterious way
…His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
…And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
…Of never-failing skill
He treasures up his bright designs,
…And works his sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take!
…The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
…In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
…But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
…He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
…Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
…But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err,
…And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
…And he will make it plain.

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