Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#106

106. In the Hour of Trial

1 In the hour of trial,
Jesus, plead for me,
Lest by base denial
I depart from thee.
When thou seest me waver,
With a look recall;
Nor from fear or favor
Suffer me to fall.

2 With forbidden pleasures
Should this vain world charm,
Or its tempting treasures
Spread to work me harm,
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance,
Cross-crowned Calvary.

3 Should thy mercy send me
Sorrow, toil, and woe,
Or should pain attend me
On my path below,
Grant that I may never
Fail Thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on thee.

Text Information

• First Line: In the hour of trial
• Title: In the Hour of Trial
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Lent; Comfort and Rest; Commitment; Sorrow; Temptation

Tune Information

• Name: PENITENCE
• Composer: Spencer Lane, 1843-1903
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Key: C Major