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The hidden years at Nazareth !

by Allen Eastman Cross

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 114 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

The hidden years at Nazareth ! How Beautiful they seem, Like fountains flowing in the dark Or waters in a dream ! Like waters under Syrian stars Reflecting lights above, Repeating in their silent depths The wonder of God's love.

Verse 2

The hidden years at Nazareth ! How marvelous they lie, As open to the smile of God As to the Syrians sky ! As open to the heart of man As to the genial sun, With dreams of high asventuring, And deeds of kindness done.

Verse 3

The hidden years at Nazareth ! How radiant they rise With life and death in balance laid Before a lad's clear eyes ! O soul of youth, forever choose, Forgetting fate or fear, To live for truth, or die with God, Who stands beside thee here.