Common Praise (1998) ‎#180

180. Giver Of The Perfect Gift

1 Giver of the perfect gift,
only hope of human race,
hear the prayer our hearts uplift
trembling at thy throne of grace.

2 Though the accusing voice within
speaks of many a wrong to thee,
thou canst cleanse from every sin,
thou canst set the conscience free.

3 Who can save us, Lord, but thou?
Let thy mercy show thy power.
Lo, we plead thy promise now,
now, in this accepted hour.

4 Oh! may these our Lenten days,
blest by thee, with thee be passed,
that with purer, nobler praise
we may keep thy feast at last.

5 God the holy trinity,
grant the mercy we implore;
God the One, all praise to thee
through the ages evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Giver of the perfect gift
• Title: Giver Of The Perfect Gift
• Translator: John Ellerton (1826-1893)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Psalm 71
  ;
  Joel 2:1-2
  ;
  Hebrews 7:23-28
  ;
  Hebrews 9:11-15
  ;
  James 1:17-27
• Topic: Ash Wednesday; Lent (season)
• Source: Latin (11th cent.?)

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 13
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: E♭ Major