The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#547

547. Lord of my life, O may thy praise

1 Lord of my life, O may thy praise
Employ my noblest powers,
Whose goodness lengthens out my days,
And fills the circling hours.

2 While many spent the night in sighs,
And restless pains and woes,
In gentle sleep I closed my eyes,
And undisturbed repose.

3 O let the same parental care
My waking hours attend;
From every danger, every snare,
My trembling steps defend:

4 Smile on my moments as they roll,
And guide my future days;
And let thy goodness fill my soul
With gratitude and praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of my life, O may thy praise
• Author: Anne Steele
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Family Devotion
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MEAR
• Composer: Aaron Williams
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #114, 179, or 147.