The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#42

42. Father, to Seek Thy Face

1 Father, to seek Thy face
Thy children now draw near;
Before the throne of grace
With boldness to appear;
We plead His name, His precious blood,
Who loved and made us priests to God.

2 No more we shun the light,
No more Thy presence fear;
With Christ, our sole delight,
Before Thee we appear;
Our great High Priest for us is there,
And He presents our praise and prayer.

3 No pow'r have we to praise
Thy name, O God of love;
Untill [sic] Thy Spirit raise
Our thoughts and hearts above;
His grace avails in all our need,
May He our priestly worship lead!

4 Lord, give us faith to plead
Thy true and faithful Word;
Grace for all mankind's need,
Thy help to all afford;
Thy promises in Christ are yea,
In Him Amen! to endless day.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, to seek Thy face
• Title: Father, to Seek Thy Face
• Author: James George Deck (1802-1884) (1855)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:8
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Prayer
• Notes: Thy face, Lord, will I seek. Ps. 27:8.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. JOHN
• Composer: William Havergal, 1793-1870
• Arranger (harmony): Compiler (1965)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 60