398. O thou who all things canst control

1 O Thou who all things canst control,
Chase sloth and slumber from my soul;
With joy and fear, with love and awe,
Give me to keep Thy perfect law.

2 O may one beam of Thy blest light
Pierce through, dispel the shades of night:
Touch my cold breast with heavenly fire,
With holy, conquering zeal inspire.

3 With steps unwavering, undismayed,
Give me in all Thy paths to tread.
Rise, Lord, stir up Thy quickening power
And wake me, that I sleep no more.

4 Single of heart O may I be!
Nothing may I desire but Thee;
Far, far from me the world remove,
And all that holds me from Thy Love!

Text Information
First Line: O thou who all things canst control
Translator: John Wesley (1739, a.)
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Source: German
Notes: Alternate tune: #49 or #412
Tune Information
Name: STIRLING
Meter: L. M.
Key: G Major
Notes: Composer from index: Harrison



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