LXII. Shepherd divine our wants relieve

1 Shepherd divine, our wants relieve
In this our evil day;
To all thy tempted followers give
The pow'r to watch and pray.

2 Long as our fiery trials last,
Long as the cross we bear,
O let our souls on thee be cast,
In never-ceasing pray'r!

3 The Spirit of interceding grace
Give us in faith to claim;
To wrestle till we see thy face,
And know thy hidden name.

4 Till thou thy perfect love impart,
Till thou thyself bestow,
Be this the cry of ev'ry heart,
I will not let thee go.

5 I will not let thee go unless
Thou tell thy name to me;
With all thy great salvation bless,
And make me all like thee.

6 Then let me on the mountaintop,
Behold thy open face;
Where faith in sight is swallow'd up,
And pray'r in endless praise.

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First Line: Shepherd divine our wants relieve
Language: English
Publication Date: 1791
Topic: Petition
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