In Melody and Songs ‎#89

89. O God, I bless your gentle hand

O God, I bless your gentle hand.
How kind was your chastising rod
that moved my conscience to a stand,
and brought my wandering soul to God!

It's good for me to wear your yoke,
for pride is apt to rise and swell;
it's good to bear my Father's stroke,
that I may learn your statutes well.

Your hands have given me a frame,
your Spirit formed my soul within;
God, help me know your wondrous name,
and guard me safe from death and sin.

Help all who love and serve you, Lord,
to find salvation, and rejoice!
And I will trust your holy word,
and make your grace my only choice.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, I bless your gentle hand
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
• Meter: LMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2014
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:59
  ;
  Psalm 119:67
  ;
  Psalm 119:71-74
• Source: Psalm 119, Last Part, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: MARK LANE
• Composer: Hugh Goodridge (2013)
• Meter: LMD
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 2013 Hugh Goodridge