American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#276

276. When In The Hour Of Utmost Need

1 When in the hour of utmost need
No soul is near our cry to heed,
When day and night we seek in vain
Some counsel or relief to gain,

2 Then this our comfort is alone
That we appear before Thy throne
And plead, O faithful Lord, with Thee
From all our cares to set us free.

3 When we to Thee lift up our eyes,
Thou hearest our repentant sighs,
Forgivest us our grievous sin,
And we Thy gracious favor win.

4 For Thou hast surely promised grace
To all who humbly seek Thy face
Through Jesus Christ, our Advocate,
Whose name above all names is great.

5 Look not upon our sin and guilt,
For which the Savior's blood was spilt,
But all our guilt do Thou efface
And for all ills send us Thy grace.

6 Thus grant that we may truly be
Once more most thankful unto Thee,
Walk in obedience to Thy Word
And ever praise Thy name, O Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: When in the hour of utmost need
• Title: When In The Hour Of Utmost Need
• Author: Paul Eber (1560)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Cross and Comfort
• Source: Tr. Composite

Tune Information

• Name: HOUR OF NEED
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois (1547)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major