Church Book ‎#398

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: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #49 or #412

Tune Information

• Name: STIRLING
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Harrison