Church Book ‎#16

16. While Thee I seek, protecting Power!

1 While Thee I seek, protecting Power!
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.

2 Thy Love the powers of thought bestowed;
To Thee my thoughts would soar.
Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed:
That mercy I adore.

3 In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling Hand I see!
Each blessing to my soul more dear,
Because conferred by Thee.

4 In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.

5 When gladness wings my favored hour,
Thy Love my thoughts shall fill:
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet Thy will.

6 My lifted eye, without a tear,
The gathering storm shall see;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear:
That heart will rest on Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: While Thee I seek, protecting Power!
• Author: Helen Maria Williams (1788)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: Praise and Thanksgiving
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #91 or #370

Tune Information

• Name: BRATTLE STREET
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Ignaz Pleyel, d. 1831