The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2234

2234. Hear, and Live!

1. O troubled heart, why seek in vain
The balm of rest from earth to gain,
While Jesus waits, your king to reign,
And all your sins forgive!

Refrain
Awake, arise! no more delay;
He calls you now—His voice obey!
The loving words He speaks today,
Oh hear, and you shall live!

2. He calls again; on Him believe,
His gift of grace thro’ faith receive;
Your truest friend no longer grieve,
But haste your heart to give. [Refrain]

3. To Jesus come, and at His feet
That precious name with praise repeat;
Oh, trust Him now, and learn how sweet
The peace His love will give. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O troubled heart, why seek in vain
• Title: Hear, and Live!
• Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Awake, arise! no more delay
• Language: English
• Source: Sacred Songs No. 2 by Ira D. Sankey et al (New York: Biglow & Main Company, 1899)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Some hymnals show the author as Grace J. Frances, one of Fanny's pseudonyms.

Tune Information

• Name: [O troubled heart, why seek in vain]
• Composer: Hubert Platt Main, 1839-1925
• Incipit: 55135 54234 26765
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain