Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#206

206. While we lowly bow before Thee

1 While we lowly bow before Thee,
Wilt Thou, gracious Saviour, hear?
We are poor and needy sinners,
Full of doubt and full of fear;
Gracious Saviour, Gracious Saviour,
Make us humble and sincere.

2 Fill us with Thy Holy Spirit;
Sanctify us by Thy grace;
Oh, incline us more to love Thee,
And in dust our souls abase.
Hear us, Saviour, Hear us, Saviour,
And unveil Thy glorious face.

3 None in vain did ever ask Thee
For the Spirit of Thy love;
Hear us then, dear Saviour, hear us;
Grant an answer from above;
Blessèd Saviour, Blessèd Saviour,
Hear, and answer from above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: While we lowly bow before Thee
• Author: Daniel C. Colesworthy (1857)
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Praise to; Petition; Humility

Tune Information

• Name: MERLO
• Composer: Luther O. Emerson
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4