Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#158

158. Before Thee, Lord, I Bow My Head

1. Before thee, Lord, I bow my head
And thank thee for what has been said.
My soul vibrates; my poor heart sings
When thy sweet Spirit strikes the strings.
How sweet thy word I’ve heard this day!
Be thou my guide, O Lord, I pray.
May I in patience do my part.
Seal thou the word upon my heart.

2. Do thou, O Lord, anoint mine eyes
That I may see and win the prize.
My heart is full; mine eyes are wet.
Oh, help me, Lord, lest I forget.
So may my soul be filled with light
That I may see and win the fight,
And then at last exalted be,
In peace and rest, O Lord, with thee.

3. Look up, my soul; be not cast down.
Keep not thine eyes upon the ground.
Break off the shackles of the earth.
Receive, my soul, the spirit’s birth.
And now as I go forth again
To mingle with my fellowmen,
Stay thou nearby, my steps to guide,
That I may in thy love abide.

Text Information

• First Line: Before thee, Lord, I bow my head
• Title: Before Thee, Lord, I Bow My Head
• Author: Joseph H. Dean, 1855–1947
• Meter: (LMD)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:103-105
• Topic: Closing; Exaltation; Gratitude; Humility; Patience; Prayer and Supplication; Spirituality; Supplication
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Doctrine and Covenants 97:8-9.

Tune Information

• Name: [Before thee, Lord, I bow my head]
• Composer: Joseph H. Dean, 1855–1947
• Meter: (LMD)
• Incipit: 56713 16757 12432
• Key: G Major or modal