Church Book ‎#473

473. Lord, for ever at Thy side

1 Lord, for ever at Thy side
Let my place and portion be!
Strip me of the robe of pride,
Clothe me with humility.

2 Meekly may my soul receive
All Thy Spirit hath revealed.
thou hast spoken;--I believe,
Though the prophecy were sealed.

3 Quiet as a weanéd child,
Weanéd from the mother's breast;
By no subtlety beguiled,
On Thy faithful Word I rest.

4 Saints, rejoicing evermore,
In the Lord Jehovah trust:
Him in all His ways adore,
Wise, and wonderful, and just.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, for ever at Thy side
• Author: James Montgomery (1819)
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 131
• Topic: The Christian Life: Simplicity and Humility; Eighth Sunday after Trinity; Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #256

Tune Information

• Name: WIGAN
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: T. Graham