Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#529

529. Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go

1 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go,
my daily labour to pursue;
thee, only thee, resolved to know
in all I think or speak or do.

2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned,
oh, let me cheerfully fulfil;
in all my works thy presence find,
and prove thy good and perfect will.

3 Thee may I set at my right hand,
whose eyes mine in-most substance see,
and labour on at thy command,
and offer all my works to thee.

4 Give me to bear thy easy yoke,
and every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look,
and hasten to thy glorious day.

5 For thee delightfully employ
whate'er thy bounteous grace has given;
and run my course with even joy,
and closely walk with thee to heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
• Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 2:2
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:17-18
  ;
  2 Peter 3:12
  ;
  Colossians 3:23
  ;
  Genesis 5:24
  ;
  Hebrews 12:1
  ;
  Luke 5:5
  ;
  Matthew 11:29-30
  ;
  Matthew 26:41
  ;
  Psalm 16:8
  ;
  Psalm 104:23
  ;
  Psalm 139:16
  ;
  Romans 12:2
• Topic: Our Response to Christ: In Discipleship; Joy; Work and Leisure
• Notes: An alternative tune WARRINGTON is found at 470

Tune Information

• Name: KILLIBEGS
• Composer: William Davies (b. 1921)
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © William Davies