The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#81

81. While thee I seek, protecting Power

1 While thee I seek, protecting Power,
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.

2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed,
To thee my thoughts would soar;
Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed;
That mercy I adore.

3 In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see;
Each blessing to my soul is dear,
Because conferred by thee.

4 In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.

5 When gladness wings my favored hour,
Thy love my thoughts shall fill;
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet thy will.

6 My lifted eye without a tear,
The gathering storm shall see;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear;
Because it rests on thee.

Text Information

• First Line: While thee I seek, protecting Power
• Author: Helen M. Williams
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Attributes and Providence of God

Tune Information

• Name: WOODLAND
• Composer: Nathaniel D. Gould
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #120, 175, or 686.