Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#51

51. While Thee I seek, protecting power!

1 While Thee I seek, protecting power!
Be my vain wishes still'd;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be fill'd.

2 Thy love the powers of thought bestow'd;
To Thee my thoughts would soar:
Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd;
That mercy I adore.

3 In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see!
Each blessing to my soul more dear,
Because bestow'd by Thee.

4 In ev'ry joy that crowns my days,
In ev'ry pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.

5 When gladness wings my favor'd hour,
Thy love my thoughts shall fill:
Resign'd, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet Thy will.

6 My lifted eye, without a tear,
The lowering storm shall see;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear;
That heart will rest on Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: While Thee I seek, protecting power!
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Delight in Worship; Gratitude: for merices; Meditation; Praise: hymns of genearl praise; Worship: delight in
• Notes: Author from index: H. M. Williams

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