The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8743

8743. Father, Before Thy Throne

1 Father, before Thy throne my soul would bow;
Ne’er have I asked in vain; O hear me now;
Hear Thou the prayer I make, answer for Jesus’ sake;
Bid faith and love awake within my heart.

2 Father, this heart of mine, which now I bring,
Lies down before Thy feet, a guilty thing;
Kindle its altar fire, then hope and zeal inspire;
Wake Thou its silent lyre in praise to Thee.

3 Thou art our dwelling place in every age;
In Thy sweet love we trace our heritage—
Our refuge from the storm, our shelter safe and warm;
Help us our vows perform, Father divine.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, before Thy throne my soul would bow
• Title: Father, Before Thy Throne
• Author: Eliza M. Sherman
• Meter: 10.10.12.10
• Language: English
• Source: Joyful Lays, by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1884)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: BETHANY by Lowell Mason

Tune Information

• Name: SAITAMA
• Composer: Hubert Platt Main (1884)
• Meter: 10.10.12.10
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain