Religion
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Translated by Henry Alford (1859) · From The Poetical Works (1859)
Lo, the storms of life are breaking,
Faithless fears our hearts are shaking;
For our succor undertaking,
Lord and Saviour, help us!
Lo, the world, from Thee rebelling,
Round Thy Church in pride is swelling;
, With Thy word their madness quelling,
Lord and Saviour, help us!
On Thine own command relying,
We our onward task are plying;
Unto Thee for safety sighing,
Lord and Saviour, help us!
By Thy birth, Thy cross, and passion,
By Thy tears of deep compassion,
By Thy mighty intercession,
Lord and Saviour, help us!
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MLA
Alford, Henry. “Fourth Sunday after Epiphany.” Translated by Henry Alford. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/alford/160/.
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Alford, Henry. “Fourth Sunday after Epiphany.” Translated by Henry Alford. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/alford/160/.
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