The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15021

15021. O God, Would I Might Bring To Thee

1 O God, would I might bring to Thee
Of ripened grain an autumn yield;
But midst my harvest sheaves I see
The places waste within my field.

2 I take Thy promise to my heart:
Thy places waste will I restore.
Never shall hope or joy depart
If love so triumph evermore.

3 My waste of time—Immortal One,
Alone eternity may take
And bind my losses to Thy throne,
To make them gains for love’s dear sake.

4 My waste of power—Thy wisdom, Lord,
Will show me things worth while at length;
Then I will battle in accord
With love’s enfolding arm of strength.

5 The waste that sin has wrought in me,
Beneath Thy cross is all restored;
My time, my power, my heart to Thee,
My life renewed I give, Thee, Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, would I might bring to Thee
• Title: O God, Would I Might Bring To Thee
• Author: Frank W. Gunsaulus
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of the Christian Life by Charles H. Richards (New York: Charles C. Merrill, 1912)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: HOLLEY by George Hews

Tune Information

• Name: BRYNYWAWR
• Composer: Daniel William Prothero
• Meter: LM
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain