Moravian Book of Worship ‎#721

721. My Soul Before You Prostrate Lies

1 My soul before you prostrate lies;
to you, its Source, my spirit flies;
O turn to me your cheering face;
I'm poor, enrich me with your grace.

2 Take full possession of my heart;
to me your lowly mind impart;
break nature's bonds, and let me see,
he whom you free indeed is free.

3 Still will I wait, O Lord on you,
till in your light I see anew;
till you in my behalf appear,
to banish ev'ry doubt and fear.

4 Then e'en in storms I shall you know,
my sure support and refuge too;
in ev'ry trial I shall prove
assuredly that God is love.

Text Information

• First Line: My sould before you prostrate lies
• Title: My Soul Before You Prostrate Lies
• Author: Christian F. Richter (1704)
• Translator: John Wesley (1737, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 8:31-32
  ;
  John 8:36
  ;
  1 John 4:7-21
• Topic: Trust and Guidance; Heart--Surrender of; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: CONTRITION
• Composer: Christian Knorr von Rosenroth (1684, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
• Notes: 22 U in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns