There, there on eagle wings we soar,
And sin and sense molest no more,
And heaven comes down our souls to greet
While glory crowns the Mercy Seat.
Rev. Hugh Stowell was born at Douglas on the Isle of Man, Dec. 3, 1799. He was educated at Oxford and ordained to the ministry 1823, receiving twelve years later the appointment of Canon to Chester Cathedral.
He was a popular and effective preacher and a graceful writer. Forty-seven hymns are credited to him, the above being the best known. To presume it is “his best,” leaves a good margin of merit for the remainder.
“From every stormy wind that blows” has practically but one tune. It has been sung to Hastings “Retreat” ever since the music was made.
“CHILD OF SIN AND SORROW.”
Child of sin and sorrow, filled with dismay,
Wait not for tomorrow, yield thee today.