The Hymnal ‎#35

35. While Thee I seek, protecting Power

While thee I seek, protecting Power,
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.

Thy love the power of thought bestowed,
To thee my thoughts would soar:
Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed,
That mercy I adore.

In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see;
Each blessing to my soul more dear,
Because conferred by thee.

In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.

When gladness wings my favoured hour,
Thy love my thoughts shall fill;
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet thy will.

My lifted eye, without a tear,
The gathering storms shall see;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear;
That heart will rest on thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: While Thee I seek, protecting Power
• Author: Helen M. Williams (1786)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Through the Week

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDO
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: C.M.
• Incipit: 12353 14367 13222
• Key: A♭ Major