Psalms and Hymns, selected for the use of the Parish-Church of Boston ‎#69

69. Seek ye my Face with duteous Care

1 "Seek ye my Face with duteous Care,
"And frequent to my Throne repair"—
Thus to my Heart I hear thee speak:
"Thy Face (my Heart replies0 I seek."

2 O! Let me, on thine Aid reclin'd,
Thee still my great Salvation find:
Nor leave me, helpless and forlorn,
The Absence of thy Grace to mourn.

3 When, doom'd the Orphan's Lot to bear,
No Parent's kind Concern I share,
Adopted by thy Care, in Thee
The Parent and the Friend I see.

4 Instruct me, Lord, thy Path to know;
And while, with secret Art, the Foe
My doubting Steps would turn aside,
Be Thou my Guardian and my Guide.

Text Information

• First Line: Seek ye my Face with duteous Care
• Author: James Merrick
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:8-12

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