
Author: Elizabeth Scott Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 74 hymnals First Line: When Abra’m, full of sacred awe Lyrics:
1 When Abra’m, full of sacred awe,
Before Jehovah stood,
And with a humble, fervent prayer,
For guilty Sodom sued—
2 With what success, what wondrous grace,
Was his petition crowned!
The Lord would spare, if in the place
Ten righteous men were found.
3 And could a single pious soul
So rich a boon obtain?
Great God, and shall a nation cry,
And plead with Thee in vain?
4 Are not the righteous dear to Thee
Now, as in ancient times?
Or does this sinful land exceed
Gomorrah in her crimes?
5 Still we are Thine; we bear Thy name;
Here yet is Thine abode;
Long has Thy presence blessed our land—
Forsake us not, O God.
Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: Collection of Hymns Adapted to Public Worship by John Ash and Caleb Evans (Bristol, England: 1769)
When Abra'm, Full Of Sacred Awe