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The sun in all its radiance

and every stormy night

is held within the compass

of our Creator’s sight.

The one who stretched the heavens

who gave the wind its course,

is worthy of our worship;

is God to be adored.

 

We do not know the limits

of wind or crashing wave.

We cannot govern nature

or curb Creation’s rage.

We only know our future

is safe with one whose power

is strong enough to hold us

in death or danger’s hour.

 

To all who fear life’s turmoil

or sink beneath the tide,

the One who sees each sparrow

still calls us to his side.

The God who came in Jesus

to rescue and atone

is standing at the seashore

and calls you to come home.

Gareth Hill © GraceNotes Music

 

  

      

This hymn, written to reflect some of the glories of Cornwall, was used for some years at the opening service of the annual Royal Cornwall Show.

The original tune was written by Cornish musician Len Olds.

Metre     76.76.D               Recommended tune:

Penlan