MySongbooksThe Australian Hymn Book
The Australian Hymn Book was published in 1977, and was the culmination of almost ten years' work by an ecumenical committee, chaired by A. Harold Wood, intent on producing a new, contemporary and inclusive hymn book that could be used in worship by the varied Christian congregations across Australia.
11 Book Likes 0 Song LikesAUTHOR OF FAITH, ETERNAL WORD
[1]
Author of faith, eternal word,
whose Spirit breathes the active flame;
faith, like its Finisher and Lord,
today as yesterday the same:
[2]
to thee our humble hearts aspire,
and ask the gift unspeakable;
increase in us the kindled fire,
in us the work of faith fulfil.
[3]
By faith we know thee strong to save;
(save us, a present Saviour thou!)
whate'er we hope, by faith we have,
future and past are present now.
[4]
To him that in thy name believes
eternal life with thee is given;
into himself he all receives,
pardon, and happiness, and heaven.
[5]
The things unknown to feeble sense,
unseen by reason's glimmering ray,
with strong, commanding evidence
their heavenly origin display.
[6]
Faith lends its realizing light,
the clouds disperse, the shadows fly;
the Invisible appears in sight,
and God is seen by mortal eye.
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