24. O Lord, permit my tongue

O Lord, permit my tongue
this joy, to call you mine;
and let my early cries prevail
to taste your love divine.
O Lord, permit my tongue
this joy, to call you mine.

Within your churches, Lord,
I long to find my place;
to see your power and glory there,
and feel your quickening grace.
Within your churches, Lord,
I long to find my place.

In wakeful hours of night
I call my God to mind;
I think, how wise your counsels are,
and all your dealings kind.
In wakeful hours of night
I call my God to mind.

The shadow of your wings
will shield me on my way.
I'll follow where my Father leads;
you guide me through each day.
The shadow of your wings
will shield me on my way.

Text Information
First Line: O Lord, permit my tongue
Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2014
Scripture:
Source: Psalm 63, alt.
Tune Information
Name: MENEBUS
Composer: Swee Hong Lim (2013)
Meter: SM
Key: G Major
Copyright: © 2013 Swee Hong Lim



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