Hail to Thee, oh Lord

1858–1948

Thy call hath brought to life the slumbering ages, Thy song has gladdened the hearts of all; all are dancing to the music of Thy soul – Hail to Thee! Oh Lord of the tavern.

Thy Name gives comfort in all our woes, for we all live by the life-breath of Thy giving; Thou art a lode-star that leads us on and on – Hail to Thee! Oh Lord of the tavern.

From the dust of Thy feet springs the Light of Life, the breath of Thy being enlivens one and all; Thy smile turns autumn into fragrant spring – Hail to Thee! Oh Lord of the tavern.

Oh Lord! the wold is at enmity with peace and good will, and the structure of life is torn to shreds; may Thou uplift the earth with Thy magic call of Love – Hail to Thee! Oh Lord of the tavern.

Thy Greatness shines in the House of the Lord, all Thy wonders we find in Thy Kirpal; oh wake us up to life in Thy living tavern – Hail to Thee! Oh Lord of the tavern.

All the great sit in a loving congregation at Thy feet, world-weary and tired they come seeking Thine aid; for Thou alone art a Messiah for all their ills – Hail to Thee! Oh Lord of the tavern.

From Thee we get the essence of all the Masters past, at Thy door we wee the world knit as one; friends and foes alike are losing all their discord – Hail to Thee! Oh Lord of the tavern.

Remove the veil that hides Thy Face Divine, and let us drink the Water of Life from Thy dazzling glance; for a glimpse of that glance of Love, I roam the world – Hail to Thee! Oh Lord of the tavern.

Darshan