It is winter now The fallen snow has left the heavens all cold and clear Through leafless trees the sharp winds blow And all the earth lies dead and drear God, who gives the winter's cold As well as summer rays Us warmly in thy love enfold And keep us And yet God's love is not withdrawn His life within the keen air breeze His beauty paves the crimson dawn With purest white and the glittering trees God, who gives the winter's cold As well as summer rays Us warmly in thy love enfold God, who gives the winter's cold As well as summer rays Us warmly in thy love enfold And keep us through life's winterdays And though I The cold winds blow The skies are chilled Frosts are keen Hold closer draws her circle now Warmer glows her light within God, who gives the winter's cold As well as summer rays Us warmly in thy love enfold God, who gives the winter's cold As well as summer rays Us warmly in thy love enfold God, who gives the winter's cold As well as summer rays Us warmly in thy love enfold And keep us