In the writing, each of them has followed a familiar air, heard in the mind; and the names of these tunes are given. But if some one with the gift of melody should compose new and better music for the hymns, the author would be glad and grateful. As they stand, they are at the service of all who ask and receive the permission of the publishers to use them.
Henry Van Dyke.
Avalon
March 30, 1922
CONTENTS
PAGE [I. Voyagers] 9 [II. The Burning Bush] 12 [III. Children in the Market-Place] 14 [IV. Jesus Return] 16 [V. One in Christ] 19 [VI. Foundations] 21 [VII. Victoria] 23 Three Earlier Hymns [Hymn of Labor] 27 [Hymn of Joy] 29 [Peace Hymn of the Republic] 31
I
VOYAGERS
“The sea is his, and he made it.”—Ps. XCV:5.
O Maker of the Mighty Deep
Whereon our vessels fare,