The Westminster hymnal : the only collection authorized by the hierarchy of England and Wales . SOULS of men ! why will ye .scatterLike a crowxl of frightened sheep %Foolish hearts ! why will ye wanderFrom a love so true and deep % Was there ever kindest shei)herdHalf so gentle, half so sweet, • As the Saviour who would have usCome and gather round His Feet % Tlieres a widcuess in Gods mercy,Like the wideness of the sea ; Theres a kindness in His justice,^\hich is more than liberty. There is no ]>lace where earths sorrowsAre more felt than up in Heaven ; There is no ]»lace where earths fail
The Westminster hymnal : the only collection authorized by the hierarchy of England and Wales . SOULS of men ! why will ye .scatterLike a crowxl of frightened sheep %Foolish hearts ! why will ye wanderFrom a love so true and deep % Was there ever kindest shei)herdHalf so gentle, half so sweet, • As the Saviour who would have usCome and gather round His Feet % Tlieres a widcuess in Gods mercy,Like the wideness of the sea ; Theres a kindness in His justice,^\hich is more than liberty. There is no ]>lace where earths sorrowsAre more felt than up in Heaven ; There is no ]»lace where earths failingsHave such kindly judgment given. For the love of God is broaderThan the measures of mans mind ; And the Heart of the EternalIs most wonderfully kind. There is jilentiful redemption In the Blood that has been shed ; There is joy for all the memltersIn the sorrows of the Head. Pining souls ! come nearer Jesus,And oh, come not doubting thus. But with faith that trusts more bravelyHis huge tenderness for us. If r)ur love were but more simple,We should take Him at His word ; And our lives
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