Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#36

36. 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 His voice, as the sound of the dulcimer sweet,
Is heard through the shadows of death;
The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet,
The air is perfumed with His breath.

3 His lips, as a fountain of righteousness flow,
To water the gardens of grace;
From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know,
And bask in the smiles of His face.

4 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.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 7:10
• Topic: Worship: Adoration and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: BELOVED
• Composer (attributed to): Freeman Lewis (1780-1859) (1813)
• Arranger: Hubert P. Main (1839-1926) (1869)
• Meter: 11.8.11.8.
• Incipit: 11234 56543 22151
• Key: C Major