The phrase "like a mantle" resonates through 4 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
like a mantle
...Stilled our rude hearts with Thy Word consoling,
Wrap now Thy peace, like a mantle, around us,
Guarding our thoughts and our passions controlling....
Stilled our rude hearts with Thy Word consoling,
Wrap now Thy peace, like a mantle, around us,
Guarding our thoughts and our passions controlling.
...The sea is His; He made its blue expanse,
And wrapped it like a mantle round the globe;
An azure velvet, sheened with sunshine’s glance,...
The sea is His; He made its blue expanse,
And wrapped it like a mantle round the globe;
An azure velvet, sheened with sunshine’s glance,
...Has held our hearts enthralled while serving Thee.
We’ve seen Thy glory like a mantle spread
O’er hill and dale in saffron flame and red;...
Has held our hearts enthralled while serving Thee.
We’ve seen Thy glory like a mantle spread
O’er hill and dale in saffron flame and red;
...Established it fast by a changeless decree,
And round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?...
Established it fast by a changeless decree,
And round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?
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