A Sun-Day Hymn

by Oliver Wendell Holmes — a poem card from Justes Mots

A reverent hymn addressing God as the ultimate source of life, light, and love permeating all creation from celestial bodies to human hearts. Holmes celebrates divine truth and the transformative power of faith, calling believers to kindle hearts burning with love for the divine. A spiritual meditation suitable for religious occasions and personal devotion.

Lord of all being! throned afar,
Thy glory flames from sun and star;
Centre and soul of every sphere,
Yet to each loving heart how near!

Sun of our life, thy quickening ray
Sheds on our path the glow of day;
Star of our hope, thy softened light…

Themes: love · new-baby · wedding · friendship