Church Book ‎#435

435. My faith looks up to Thee

1 My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine!
Now hear me while I pray;
Take all my guilt away;
O let me from this day
Be wholly Thine.

2 May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire;
As Thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.

3 While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my Guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.

4 When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold, sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Saviour, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul.

Text Information

• First Line: My faith looks up to Thee
• Author: Ray Palmer (1830)
• Meter: 6, 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: Trust in Christ and Redemption; Sunday after Christmas; Sundays in Lent; Passion Week

Tune Information

• Name: FAITH
• Meter: 6, 4.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Composer from index; J. R. Fairlamb