The Psalter ‎#150

150. Desire for Rest

1 O God, give Thou ear to my plea,
And hide not Thyself from my cry;
O hearken and answer Thou me,
As restless and weary I sigh.

2 O that I had wings like a dove,
For then I would fly far away
And seek for the rest that I love,
Where trouble no more could dismay.

3 Nay, soul, call on god all the day;
The Lord for Thy help will appear;
At eve, morn, and noon humbly pray,
And He thy petition will hear.

4 Thy burden now cast on the Lord,
And He shall thy weakness sustain;
The righteous who trust in His word
Unmoved shall forever remain.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, give Thou ear to my plea
• Title: Desire for Rest
• Meter: 8s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 55
• Topic: Afflictions: Comfort under; Afflictions: Prayer in; Afflictions: Promises for; Afflictions: Refuge in; Aspirations: For Peace and Rest; Assurance: Declared; Burdens; Cares; Christians: Conscious of Safety; Christians: Pilgrims and Strangers; Faith: Confidence of; God: Hearer of Prayer; Morning Psalms; Prayer: Importunity in; Prayer: Promise to; Preservation; Trust in God: Expression of
• Notes: Selected stanzas

Tune Information

• Name: ASSIUT
• Composer: Goerge C. Stebbins
• Meter: 8s
• Key: E♭ Major