The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8683

8683. Vouchsafe, O Lord,Thy Presence Now

1 Vouchsafe, O Lord, Thy presence now,
Direct us in Thy fear;
Before Thy throne we humbly bow,
And offer fervent prayer.

2 Give us the men whom Thou shalt choose,
Thy house on earth to guide;
Those who shall ne’er their power abuse,
Or rule with haughty pride.

3 Inspired with wisdom from above,
And with discretion blest;
Displaying meekness, temperance, love,
Of every grace possessed.

4 These are the men we seek of Thee,
O God of righteousness;
Such may our deacons ever be,
With such Thy people blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Vouchsafe, O Lord, Thy presence now
• Title: Vouchsafe, O Lord,Thy Presence Now
• Author: George B. Ide
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: The Baptist Harp (Philadelphia: American Baptist Publication Society, 1849)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Composer: Giacchino Antonio Rossini (arr.)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Collection of Church Music by Henry W. Greatorex, 1851
• Copyright: Public Domain