Cecil Frances Alexander quotes

Cecil Frances Alexander was an Irish hymn-writer and poet, most renowned for her beloved Christian hymns. Her works, including "All Things Bright and Beautiful" and "Once in Royal David's City," are cherished in churches around the world. She devoted much of her life to charitable work and is remembered for her lasting impact on music and faith. Here are 5 of her quotes:

He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well.

Cecil Frances Alexander

This was the truest warrior That ever buckled sword; This the most gifted poet That ever breathed a word; And never earth's philosopher Traced with his golden pen On the deathless page truths half so sage As he wrote down for men.

Cecil Frances Alexander

By Nebo's lonely mountain, On this side Jordan's wave, In a vale in the land of Moab, There lies a lonely grave.

Cecil Frances Alexander

O, lonely tomb in Moab's land, O, dark Bethpeor's hill, Speak to these curious hearts of ours, And teach them to be still! God hath His mysteries of grace - Ways that we cannot tell; He hides them deep, like the secret sleep, Of him He loved so well.

Cecil Frances Alexander