Hark, My Soul
Hark , my soul, how every thing
Strives to serve our bounteous King;
Each a double tribute pays;
Sings its part, and then obeys.
Nature's sweet and chiefest quire
Him with cheerful notes admire;
Chanting every day their lauds,
While the grove their song applauds.
Though their voices lower be,
Streams have too their melody;
Night and day they warbling run,
Never pause, but still sing on.
All the flowers that gild the spring
Hither their still music bring;
If Heaven bless them, thankful they
Smell more sweet, and look more gay.
Only we can scarce afford
This short office to our Lord ;
We, — on whom His bounty flows,
All things gives, and nothing owes.
Wake, for shame, my sluggish heart,
Wake, and gladly sing thy part:
Learn of birds, and springs, and flowers,
How to use thy noble powers.
Call whole Nature to thy aid,
Since 'twas He whole Nature made;
Join in one eternal song,
Who to one G OD all belong.
Live for ever, glorious Lord ,
Live, by all Thy works adored;
One in Three, and Three in One,
Thrice we bow to Thee alone.
Strives to serve our bounteous King;
Each a double tribute pays;
Sings its part, and then obeys.
Nature's sweet and chiefest quire
Him with cheerful notes admire;
Chanting every day their lauds,
While the grove their song applauds.
Though their voices lower be,
Streams have too their melody;
Night and day they warbling run,
Never pause, but still sing on.
All the flowers that gild the spring
Hither their still music bring;
If Heaven bless them, thankful they
Smell more sweet, and look more gay.
Only we can scarce afford
This short office to our Lord ;
We, — on whom His bounty flows,
All things gives, and nothing owes.
Wake, for shame, my sluggish heart,
Wake, and gladly sing thy part:
Learn of birds, and springs, and flowers,
How to use thy noble powers.
Call whole Nature to thy aid,
Since 'twas He whole Nature made;
Join in one eternal song,
Who to one G OD all belong.
Live for ever, glorious Lord ,
Live, by all Thy works adored;
One in Three, and Three in One,
Thrice we bow to Thee alone.
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