Together in Song ‎#571

571. Forth in your name, O Lord, I go

1 Forth in your name, O Lord, I go,
my daily labour to pursue,
you, Lord, alone resolved to know,
in all I think, or speak, or do.

2 Each task your wisdom has assigned
still let me cheerfully fulfil,
in all my works your presence find,
and prove your good and perfect will.

3 You may I set at my right hand,
whose eyes my inmost substance view,
and labour on at your command,
and offer all my works to you.

4 Give me to bear your easy yoke,
and every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look,
and hasten to your glorious day;

5 for you delightfully employ
all that your bounteous grace has given,
and run my course with even joy,
and closely walk with you to heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Forth in your name, O Lord, I go
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 (alt.)
• Meter: 88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 6:11-12
  ;
  Ephesians 2:1-10
  ;
  Ephesians 4:1-6
  ;
  Ephesians 5:14-17
  ;
  Hebrews 9:19-28
  ;
  Matthew 11:28-30
  ;
  Psalm 104:23-33
  ;
  Romans 12:9-13
• Topic: Commitment; Daily Work; Jesus Christ: Friend and Companion; Opening of the Year; Ordination; Pilgrimage; Service; Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 34
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625 (arr. )
• Meter: 88.88
• Key: F Major
• Source: Rhythm of first phrase from 'Song 9'