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Text: | Searcher of Hearts |
Paraphraser: | Kenneth L. McLaughlin, 1951 |
Tune: | ST. CRISPIN |
Composer: | George J. Elvey, 1816-1893 |
1 Searcher of hearts, to you are known
the inner secrets of my soul.
At home, abroad, in crowds, alone,
you sense my yearning to be whole.
2 My mind can barely comprehend
the myst'ry of your gracious will.
In human weakness I may fall,
yet your strong arm upholds me still.
3 I praise you for the gift of life,
for I am wonderfully made!
How precious are your thoughts toward me,
your faithfulness in me displayed.
4 How from your presence can I go,
or ever from your Spirit flee,
since heights above and depths below
all dwell in your eternity?
5 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
try me, and all my thoughts survey.
May I respond with days well-lived.
Lord, lead me in your lasting way.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Searcher of hearts, to you are known |
Title: | Searcher of Hearts |
Paraphraser: | Kenneth L. McLaughlin, 1951 |
Meter: | 8.8.8.8. (L.M.) |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2013 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Discernment; Giftedness; God: Mystery of(10 more...) |
Source: | Scripture text |
Copyright: | © 1980 Kenneth L. McLaughlin |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. CRISPIN |
Composer: | George J. Elvey, 1816-1893 |
Meter: | 8.8.8.8. (L.M.) |
Key: | E♭ Major |