The New English Hymnal ‎#72

72. My faith looks up to thee

1 My faith looks up to thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
Be wholly thine.

2 May thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire;
As thou hast died for me,
O may my love to thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.

3 While life's dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow's tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From thee aside.

4 When ends life's transient dream,
When death's cold, sullen stream
Shall o'er me roll,
Blest Saviour, then in love
Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul.

Text Information

• First Line: My faith looks up to thee
• Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-87
• Meter: 664 6664
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Confirmation; The Christian Year: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVET
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 (alt.)
• Meter: 664 6664
• Key: E♭ Major