Information about the
Hymn
Title of Hymn: Oceans
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): William Fiske Sherwin (March 14, 1826
to April 14, 1888)
Nationality of Author:
American
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A Hymn written in English
Name of Composer of Music: William F. Sherwin
Hymn Category: Christian Songs
First Line of Hymn: "Grander than ocean's story, Or songs of forest trees"
First Publication Date:
1872 |
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Oceans Lyrics
Grander than ocean's story, Or songs of forest trees; Purer than breath of morning, Or evening's gentle breeze; Clearer than mountain echoes Ring out from peaks above, Rolls on the glorious anthem Of God's eternal love.
Dearer than any friendship Our truest comrades show; Stronger than all the yearning A mother's heart may know; Deeper than earth's foundations, And far above all thought; Broader than Heav'n's high arches— The love that Christ has brought.
Richer than all earth's treasures, The wealth my soul receives; Brighter than royal jewels, The crown that Jesus gives; Wondrous the condescension, And grace beyond degree! I would be ever singing The love of Christ to me.
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