The Church Hymnal ‎#488

488. 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 power of tho't 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 favoured 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 storms 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: H. M. Williams
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A♭ Major