A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#34

34. Seeking Strength

O God! who knowest how frail we are,
How soon the thought of good departs;
We pray that Thou wouldst feed the fount
Of holy yearning in our hearts.

Let not the choking cares of earth
The precious springs of life o’ergrow;
But, ever guarded by Thy love,
Still purer may their waters flow.

To Thee, with sweeter hope and trust,
Be every day our spirits given;
And may we, while we walk on earth,
Walk more as citizens of heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: O God! who knowest how frail we are
• Title: Seeking Strength
• Author: Gaskell
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866

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