The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3080

3080. Is There Ambition in My Heart?

1. Is there ambition in my heart?
Search, gracious God, and see;
Or do I act a haughty part?
Lord, I appeal to Thee.

2. I charge my thoughts, be humble still,
And all my carriage mild,
Content, my Father, with Thy will,
And quiet as a child.

3. The patient soul, the lowly mind,
Shall have a large reward:
Let saints in sorrow lie resigned,
And trust a faithful Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Is there ambition in my heart?
• Title: Is There Ambition in My Heart?
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: The Psalms of David, 1719
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: GRÄFENBERG, Johann Crüger, 1647

Tune Information

• Name: EAGLEY
• Composer: James Walch (1860)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 56712 33216 61465
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain