The Cyber Hymnal ‎#668

668. Before Thy Mercy Seat, O Lord

1. Before Thy mercy seat, O Lord,
Behold, Thy servants stand,
To ask the knowledge of Thy Word,
The guidance of Thy hand.

2. Let Thy eternal truths, we pray,
Dwell richly in each heart;
That from the safe and narrow way
We never may depart.

3. Lord, from Thy Word remove the seal,
Unfold its hidden store,
And as we read, teach us to feel
Its value more and more.

4. Help us to see a Savior’s love
Shine forth from every page,
And let the thoughts of joys above
Our inmost souls engage.

5. Thus, while Thy Word our footsteps guides,
Shall we be truly blest,
And soon arrive where love provides
An everlasting rest.

Text Information

• First Line: Before Thy mercy seat, O Lord
• Title: Before Thy Mercy Seat, O Lord
• Author: William H. Bathurst, 1796-1877
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BISHOPTHORPE
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke, 1670-1707
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 54321 76432 17123
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain