312. In the Hour of Trial

1 In the hour of trial,
Jesus, plead for me,
Lest, by base denial,
I depart from Thee;
When Thou seest me waver,
With a look recall;
Nor, thro' fear nor favor
Suffer me to fall.

2 With forbidden pleasures
Would this vain world charm,
And its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm?
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance
Cross-crowned Calvary.

3 Should Thy mercy send me
Sorrow, toil, or woe;
Or should pain attend me
On my path below;
Grant that I may never
Fail Thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on Thee.

Text Information
First Line: In the hour of trail
Title: In the Hour of Trial
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
Language: English
Publication Date: 1977
Topic: Prayer
Tune Information
Name: PENITENCE
Composer: Spencer Lane, 1843-1903
Key: C Major



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