Christ in Song ‎#709

709. In the Hour of Trial

1 In the hour of trial,
Father, strengthen me;
Lest by base denial,
I depart from thee.
When thou see'st me waver,
With a touch recall,
Nor from thy dear favor,
Suffer me to fall.

2 With forbidden pleasures
Would this vain world charm,
Or its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm;
By thy love sustaining,
Father keep thy child;
All my foes restraining,
And my passions wild.

3 Should thy mercy send me
Sorrow, care, and woe;
Or should pain attend me
On my path below:
Grant that I may never
Fail thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on thee. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In the hour of trial
• Title: In the Hour of Trial
• Author: J. Montgomery
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Trusting; Living His Life: Trusting; Special Selections: Choir or Quartet
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PENITENCE
• Composer: Spencer Lane
• Meter: 6s & 5s. D.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.