
Author: Helen M. Williams Hymnal: Laudes Domini #156 (1888) Topics: Dependence On Providence; God: The Father First Line: While thee I seek, protecting Power! Lyrics: 1 While thee I seek, protecting Power!
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled;
Thy love the power of thought bestowed;
To thee my thoughts would soar:
Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed;
That mercy I adore.
2 In each event of life how clear
Thy ruling hand I see!
Each blessing to my soul more dear
Because conferred by thee,
In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise
Or seek relief in prayer.
3 When gladness wings my favored hour,
Thy love my thoughts shall fill;
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet thy will.
My lifted eye, without a tear,
The gathering storm shall see;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear;
That heart will rest on thee. Scripture: Psalm 116:7 Languages: English Tune Title: BRATTLE STREET
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