The Hymnbook ‎#384

384. Father, in Thy Mysterious Presence Kneeling

1 Father, in Thy mysterious presence kneeling,
Fain would our souls feel all Thy kindling love;
For we are weak, and need some deep revealing
Of trust and strength and calmness from above.

2 Lord, we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow,
And Thou hast made each step an onward one;
And we will ever trust each unknown morrow;
Thou wilt sustain us till its work is done.

3 Now, Father, now in Thy dear presence kneeling,
Our spirits yearn to feel Thy kindling love;
Now make us strong; we need Thy deep revealing
Of trust and strength and calmness from above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, in Thy mysterious presence kneeling
• Title: Father, in Thy Mysterious Presence Kneeling
• Author: Samuel Johnson (1846)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 32:7
  ;
  Matthew 6:34
  ;
  Hebrews 10:22
• Topic: Aspiration; Faith; God: Presence; Perseverance; Prayer; Life in Christ: Prayer and Intercession

Tune Information

• Name: HENLEY
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1854)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Har. for this book, 1953. Alternative tune, "Welwyn," Hymn 288.