Christian Hymns ‎#16

16. When in the hour of utmost need

1 When in the hour of utmost need
We know not where to look for aid;
When days and nights of anxious thought
Nor help nor counsel yet have brought:

2 Then this our comfort is alone,
That we may meet before Thy throne,
And cry, O faithful God, to Thee
For rescue from our misery;

3 To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes,
Repenting sore with bitter sighs,
And seek Thy pardon for our sin,
And respite from our griefs within.

4 For Thou hast promised graciously
To hear all those who cry to Thee,
Through Him whose name alone is great,
Our Saviour and our Advocate.

5 And thus we come, O God, to-day,
And all our woes before Thee lay;
For tried, afflicted, lo! we stand,
Peril and foes on every hand.

6 Ah, hide not for our sins Thy face;
Absolve us through Thy boundless grace;
Be with us in our anguish still,
Free us at last from every ill;

7 That so with all our hearts we may
Once more our glad thanksgivings pay,
And walk obedient to Thy Word,
And now and ever praise Thee, Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: When in the hour of utmost need
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Day of Humiliation and Prayer; Absolution; Christ: Advocate; Confession of Sin; Cross and Comfort; Forgiveness of Sin; God the Father: Providence of; God the Father: Refuge and Helper
• Notes: P. Eber, 1547. (?) Tr. Winkworth; Norwegian title: Naar vi i störste Nöden staa

Tune Information

• Name: WHEN IN THE HOUR OF UTMOST NEED
• Composer: J. Gerard (1555)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Naar vi i störste Nöden staa