Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark ‎#4

4. O Lord, my heart is turning

O Lord, my heart is turning
To Thee with ceaseless yearning
And praying for Thy grace.
Thou art my sole reliance
Against my foes’ defiance;
Be Thou my stay in every place.

I offer a confession
Of my severe transgression;
In me is nothing good.
But, Lord, Thou wilt not leave me
And, like the world, deceive me;
Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood.

Blest Lord of Life most holy,
Thou wilt the sinner lowly
Not leave in sin and death;
Thine anger wilt not sever
The child from Thee forever
That pleads with Thee for life and breath.

O Holy Spirit, guide me!
With wisdom true provide me;
Help me my cross to bear.
Uphold me in my calling
And, when the night is falling,
Grant me Thy heavenly home to share.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, my heart is turning
• Author: Hans Chrestensen Sthen
• Translator: J. C. Aaberg (1945)
• Meter: 7,7,6,7,7,8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1945

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