Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#264

264. Oh, Could I Rest In Mary's Place

1 Oh, could I rest in Mary's place
And look into my Savior's face
With child-like faith and gladness,
Could I at morning and at night
Embrace His words with deep delight,
They would dispel my sadness.

2 Then I should find the strength with joy
To labor in my Lord's employ
And walk in His blest Spirit,
His love within my heart would grow
And anthems from my lips would flow
To praise His grace and merit.

3 Oh, speak to me, my Friend and Lord,
And I will answer with the word
Thou hast in me implanted,
For I have naught that I can bring
To Thee, my mighty Lord and King,
Except what Thou hast granted.

4 Thy Word, O Lord, is fill'd with pow'r
And blessed is each silent hour
We at Thy feet are spending;
There ev'ry grief and fear is still'd
And hearts, with strength and courage fill'd,
Are heaven-ward ascending.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, could I rest in Mary's place
• Title: Oh, Could I Rest In Mary's Place
• Author: Marie Wexels
• Meter: 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Spiritual Songs: God's Word
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Danish first line: O, sad jeg, som Marie sad; Translator: J. C. Aaberg

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, could I rest in Mary's place]
• Composer: Emil Hartmann
• Meter: 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.