Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E85

E85. Lord With Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee

1 Lord, with glowing heart I’d praise Thee
For the bliss Thy love bestows,
For the pard'ning grace that saves me,
And the peace that from it flows.
Help, O God, my weak endeavor;
This dull soul to rapture raise:
Thou must light the flame, or never
Can my love be warmed to praise.

2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee,
Wretched wand'rer, far astray;
Found thee lost, and kindly bro't thee
From the paths of death away.
Praise, with love’s devoutest feeling,
Him who saw thy guilt-born fear,
And the light of hope revealing,
Bade the blood-stained cross appear.

3 Lord, this bosom’s ardent feeling
Vainly would my lips express:
Low before Thy footstool kneeling,
Deign Thy suppliant’s prayer to bless.
Let Thy grace, my soul’s chief treasure,
Love’s pure flame within me raise:
And, since words can never measure,
Let my life show forth Thy praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee
• Title: Lord With Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee
• Author: Francis S. Key
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Prayer and Praise; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: AUTUMN
• Composer (attributed to): Francois H. Barthelemon
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: A♭ Major