Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #476 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Lyrics: 1 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go,
my daily labour to pursue;
thee, only thee, resolved to know,
in all I think or speak or do.
2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned
O let me cheerfully fulfil;
in all my works thy presence find,
and prove thy good and perfect will.
3 Preserve me from my calling's snare,
and hide my simple heart above,
above the thorns of choking care,
the gilded baits of worldly love.
4 Thee may I set at my right hand,
whose eyes my inmost substance see,
and labour on at thy command,
and offer all my works to thee.
5 Give me to bear thy easy yoke,
and every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look,
and hasten to thy glorious day;
6 For thee delightfully employ
whate'er thy bounteous grace hath given,
and run my course with even joy,
and closely walk with thee to heaven. Topics: Morning; Commitment; Discipleship; Future hope; Self-offering; Sending Out; The Third Sunday before Lent Year A; Vocation; Work Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 34
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go