253. The fish in wave and bird on wing

The fish in wave and bird on wing

G-od made the waters bear;

Both for our mortal body's food

His mercy doth prepare.

But other food, of richer cost,

The immortal spirit needs;

By faith it lives on every word

That from His Mouth proceeds.

Faith springing- from* the Blood of Christ

Has flowed o'er every land;

And sinners through the vanquished world

Bow down to its command.

Its light the joy of heaven reveals

To hearts made pure within;

And bids us seek by worthy deeds

Eternal crowns to win.

By faith the saints of old were strong

The lion's wrath to tame;

By faith they spurned the tyrant's threats,

And scorned the raging flame.

Lord, grant that we the path may tread

Whereon its light doth shine;

And gather, as we onward go,

The fruits of love divine.

O praise the Father: praise the Son,

From whose most precious Blood

Springs all our faith; and praise to Him

Who with Them Both is God. Amen.

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