African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#289

289. Still, for Thy Loving Kindness

1 Still, for Thy loving kindness, Lord,
I in Thy temple wait;
I look to find Thee in Thy word,
Or at Thy table meet.

2 Here in Thine own appointed ways
I wait to learn Thy will;
Silent I stand before Thy face,
And hear Thee say, "Be still!"

3 "Be still and know that I am God!"
'Tis all I live to know;
To feel the virtue of Thy blood,
And spread its praise below.

4 I wait my vigor to renew,
Thine image to retrieve;
The veil of outward things pass through,
And gasp in Thee to live.

5 I work, and own the labor vain,
And thus from works I cease.
I strive, and see my fruitless pain
Till God create my peace.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Still, for Thy loving kindness, Lord
• Title: Still, for Thy Loving Kindness
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46:10
• Topic: The Christian Life: Dedication and Consecration; Consecration; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: WARWICK
• Composer: Samuel Stanley, 1767-1822
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major