The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#454

454. O Thou, In Whose Presence

1 O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight,
On whom in affliction I call,
My comfort by day and my song in the night,
My hope, my salvation, my all!

2 Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, resort with Thy sheep,
To feed them in pastures of love?
Say, why in the valley of death should I weep,
Or alone in this wilderness rove?

3 O why should I wander an alien from Thee,
Or cry in the desert for bread?
Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see,
And smile at the tears I have shed.

4 Restore, my dear Saviour, the light of Thy face;
Thy soul-cheering comfort impart;
And let the sweet tokens of pardoning grace
Bring joy to my desolate heart.

5 He looks! and ten thousands of angels rejoice,
And myriads wait for His word;
He speaks! and eternity, filled with His voice,
Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight
• Title: O Thou, In Whose Presence
• Author: John Swain, 1761-1796
• Meter: 11 8 11 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: BELOVED
• Composer: Freeman Lewis, 1780-1859
• Arranger: Hubert P. Main, 1839-1926
• Meter: 11 8 11 8
• Key: D Major