African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#368

368. Ah! Whither Shall I Go

1 Ah! whither should I go,
Burdened, and sick, and faint?
To whom should I my troubles show
And pour out my complaint?

2 My Savior bids me come;
Ah! why do I delay?
He calls the weary sinner home,
And yet from Him I stay.

3 What is it keeps me back
From which I cannot part,
Which will not let the Savior take
Possession of my heart?

4 Some cursed thing unknown
Must surely lurk within:
Some idol which I will not own,
Some secret bosom sin.

5 I now believe in Thee;
Compassion reigns alone;
According to my faith, to me
O let it, Lord, be done.

Text Information

• First Line: Ah! whither should I go
• Title: Ah! Whither Shall I Go
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 139:23
  ;
  John 6:37
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: DUNBAR
• Composer: E. W. Dunbar
• Meter: SM
• Key: G Major or modal