Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#364

364. When in the hour of utmost need

1 WHEN in the hour of utmost need
We know not where to look for aid;
When days and nights of anxious thought
Nor help nor counsel yet have brought:

2 Then this our comfort is alone,
That we may meet before Thy throne,
And cry, O faithful God, to Thee
For rescue from our misery;

3 To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes,
Repenting sore with bitter sighs,
And seek Thy pardon for our sin,
And respite from our griefs within.

4 For Thou hast promised graciously
To hear all those who cry to Thee,
Through Him whose name alone is great,
Our Saviour and our Advocate.

5 And thus we come, O God, to day,
And all our woes before Thee lay,
For tried, afflicted, lo! we stand,
Perils and foes on every hand.

6 Ah! hide not for our sins Thy face,
Absolve us through Thy boundless grace,
Be with us in our anguish still,
Free us at last from every ill.

7 That so with all our hearts we may
Once more our glad thanksgivings pay,
Then walk obedient to Thy Word,
And now and ever praise Thee, Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: When in the hour of utmost need
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: The Cross and Comfort
• Notes: C. Winkworth, Tr.; German: Wenn wir in hoechsten Noeten sein - Dr. P. Eber, 1547

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