Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #475 (1961) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Hymnal Title: Trinity Hymnal Lyrics: 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 for fear or favor
Suffer me to fall.
2 With its witching pleasures
Would this vain world charm,
Or its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm,
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance,
Cross-crowned Calvary.
3 If with sore affliction
Thou in love chastise,
Pour thy benediction
On the sacrifice;
Then, upon thine altar
Freely offered up,
Though the flesh may falter,
Faith shall drink the cup.
4 When in dust and ashes
To the grave I sink,
While heav'n's glory flashes
O'er the shelving brink,
On thy truth relying
Through that mortal strife,
Lord, receive me, dying,
To eternal life.
Amen. Topics: Christ Priestly Intercessin of; Christian Life Conflict with Sin; Comfort; Death Trusting God in; Faith Living by; Sickness; Trials Scripture: Luke 22:31-32 Languages: English Tune Title: PENITENCE (LANE)
In the hour of trial