The Hymnal ‎#149

149. O Lamb of God, still keep me

O Lamb of God, still keep me
Near to thy wounded side!
'Tis only there in safety
And peace I can abide.
What foes and snares surround me!
What lusts and fears within!
The grace that sought and found me
Alone can keep me clean.

'Tis only in thee hiding,
I feel my life secure;
Only in thee abiding,
The conflict can endure:
Thine arm the victory gaineth
O'er every hurtful foe;
Thy love my heart sustaineth
In all its care and woe.

Soon shall my eyes behold thee,
With rapture, face to face;
One half hath not been told me
Of all thy power and grace;
Thy beauty, Lord, and glory,
The wonders of thy love,
Shall be the endless story
Of all thy saints above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lamb of God, still keep me
• Author: James G. Deck (1842)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Holy Week; Visitation; Parochial Missions
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker (1889)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Incipit: 55546 53123 44351
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.