The phrase "the simple" resonates through 6 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
the simple
...Thy home is with the humble, Lord!
The simple are Thy rest;
Thy lodging is in childlike hearts;...
Thy home is with the humble, Lord!
The simple are Thy rest;
Thy lodging is in childlike hearts;
...Gloria in excelsis Deo.
On the plain, the simple shepherds
Watched their flocks the long night through;...
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
On the plain, the simple shepherds
Watched their flocks the long night through;
...Day of solemn praise and prayer,
Day to make the simple wise,
O, how great thy blessings are!...
Day of solemn praise and prayer,
Day to make the simple wise,
O, how great thy blessings are!
...And serve Him as we ought;
And may we prize the simple truth,
These gentle flowers have taught....
And serve Him as we ought;
And may we prize the simple truth,
These gentle flowers have taught.
...With sophistries and lies
They cheat the simple soul,
Teach men Thy Gospel to despise,...
With sophistries and lies
They cheat the simple soul,
Teach men Thy Gospel to despise,
...Leads those to God who dwell afar,
And makes the simple wise.
Let not its light e’er sink in night,...
Leads those to God who dwell afar,
And makes the simple wise.
Let not its light e’er sink in night,
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