The Church Hymnal ‎#531

531. Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I go

1 Forth is Thy Name, O Lord, I go,
My daily labour to pursue;
Thee, only Thee resolved to know,
In all I think, or speak or do.

2 The task Thy wisdom hath assigned
O let me cheerfully fulfil;
In all my works Thy presence find,
And prove Thy good and perfect will.

3 Thee may I set at my right hand,
Whose eyes my inmost substance see;
And labour on at Thy command,
And offer all my works to Thee.

4 Give me to bear Thy easy yoke,
And every moment watch and pray;
And still to things eternal look,
And hasten to Thy glorious Day.

5 Fain would I still for Thee employ
Whate'er Thy bounteous grace hath given,
Would run my course with even joy,
And closely walk with Thee to heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I go
• Author: C. Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General: Home and Personal Use

Tune Information

• Name: CANONBURY
• Composer: R. Schumann
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: G Major or modal