Like Noah's weary dove

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1
Like Noah's weary dove, 
that soared the earth around, 
but not a resting place above 
the cheerless waters found;

2
O cease, my wandering soul, 
on restless wing to roam. 
All the wide world to either pole, 
has not for thee a home.

3
Behold the ark of God, 
behold the open door. 
Hasten to gain that dear abode, 
and rove, my soul, no more.

4
There, safe thou shalt abide. 
There, sweet shall be thy rest, 
and every longing satisfied, 
with full salvation blessed.

5
And, when the waves of ire 
again the earth shall fill, 
the ark shall ride the sea of fire, 
then rest on Zion's hill.

#496 in Hymnal: A Worship Book

Words:  William A. Muhlenberg, Prayer Book Collection, 1826
   Tune:  John H. Hopkins, jr., 1882

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