One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#536

536. O Thou, in Whose Presence

1 O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight,
On whom in affliction I call,
My comfort by day and my song in the night,
My hope, my salvation, my all!

2 Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, resort with Thy sheep,
To feed them in pastures of love?
Say, why in the valley of death should I weep,
Or alone in the wilderness rove?

3 Oh, why should I wander, an alien from Thee,
Or cry in the desert for bread?
Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see,
And smile at the tears I have shed.

4 Restore, my dear Savior, the light of Thy face,
Thy soul-cheering comfort impart;
And let the sweet tokens of pardoning grace
Bring joy to my desolate heart.

5 He looks! and ten thousands of angels rejoice,
And myriads wait for His word.
He speaks! and eternity, filled with His voice,
Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight
• Title: O Thou, in Whose Presence
• Author: Joseph Swain, 1761-1796
• Meter: 11 8 11 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23:4
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Healing and Comfort; Affliction; Comfort; Presence of Jesus Christ; Sorrow

Tune Information

• Name: DAVIS
• Harmonizer: Austin C. Lovelace, 1919-2010
• Meter: 11 8 11 8
• Key: C Major
• Source: Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music, 1813
• Copyright: Harm. © 1964, Abingdon Press, admin. Music Services