Son of God, thy people shield
The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
33 words changed · 1 stanza only in Hymns for Second Advent Believers #82
Verse 1
Son of God, thy people's shield, Must we still thine absence mourn? Let thy promise be fulfilled, Thou hast said, I will return.
Verse 1
Son of God, thy people shield, Must we still thine absence mourn? Let thy promise be fulfilled, Thou hast said, I will return. Gracious Master, soon appear, Take me to thy home of light; Thou wilt close the constant tear, Hope be turned to joyful sight.
Verse 2
Then will cease the constant tear,
Hope be turned to joyful sight.
Gracious Master, soon appear,
Quickly bring thy morning's light.
Not in this version
Verse 3
As a woman counts the days Till her absent lord she sees, Longs and watches, weeps and prays, So the church must long for thee. Come, that we may see thee nigh; Then the sheep shall feed in peace; Hushed for ever trouble's sigh, Sin and sorrow's triumph cease.
Verse 2
As a woman counts the days Till her absent lord returns, Looks and watches, weeps and prays, So the church must long for thee. Come, that we may see thee such; Thou the sheep shall feed in peace; Hushed forever trouble's sigh, Sin and sorrow ever cease.