The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#671b

671b. While Thee I seek, protecting Power

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

2 Thy love the powers of thought bestowed,
To Thee my thoughts would soar:
Thy mercy o'er my life hast flowed;
That mercy I adore.

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

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

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

6 My lifted eye, without a tear,
The lowering storm 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
• Title: While Thee I seek, protecting Power
• Author: Helen M. Williams (1790)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Home and Personal Use; Faith; Submission

Tune Information

• Name: [While Thee I seek, protecting Power]
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: St. Alban's Tune Book