O wizened eyes resplendent

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O wizened eyes resplendent, we seek the things you saw,
that urged you to such greatness, and humbled you in awe.
We strive now, as you once strove, toward the beacon, toward the Light.
With forebears inviting, it beckons yet more bright.
Though teary eyes may hinder, and sorrow shroud our way,
what seems to us like evening may just be break of day.

O eager lips of blessing, speak grace for us today,
forgive us and our mourning, our stubborn, petty ways.
We speak now, as you once spoke, prayers and stories, holy jest,
to bolster worn hearts and inspire us to our best.
You uttered bless'd assurance, through strife, your words did calm,
there is afar in Gilead, vouchsafed for us a Balm.

O tremb'ling hands of service, wrap arms around us all.
Take respite from your labors, and joy in heaven's call.
We fight now, as you once fought, not with sword, but plowshare hewn.
Through clangorous war drums you hummed a diff'rent tune:
Ev'ry note is one of justice, each tear can shatter chains,
ev'ry sigh becomes a rush of wind, set free across the plains.

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Title: O wizened eyes resplendent
Text: Kenan Schaefkofer, 2021
Tune: THAXTED
Music: Gustav Holst, 1921
Key: B-flat major
Meter: 13.13.14.12.13.14
Date Added: 2021/07/29

Alternate words

I vow to thee, my country O God beyond all praising