All space beyond the soar of angel wings,

Wait on His word: and yet He stays His car

For every sigh a contrite suppliant brings.

He listens to the silent tear

For all the anthems of the boundless sky—

And shall our dreams of music bar our ear

To His soul-piercing voice forever nigh?

Nay, gracious Saviour—but as now

Our thoughts have trac'd Thee to Thy glory-throne,