Hymnal ‎#52

52. Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known

1 Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known
My rising up and lying down;
My secret thoughts are known to Thee,
Known long before conceived by me.

2 From Thy all-seeing Spirit, Lord,
What hiding-place does earth afford?
O where can I Thy influence shun,
Or whither from Thy presence run?

3 The veil of night is no disguise,
No screen from thy all-searching eyes;
Through midnight shades Thou find'st thy way,
As in the blazing noon of day.

4 Search, try, O God, my thoughts and heart,
If mischief lurk in any part;
Correct me where I go astray,
And guide me in Thy perfect way.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871

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