Hymns of the Kingdom ‎#103

103. What I Would Live to Be

1 Gracious Lord, I need Thy presence,
At Thy feet I bow;
Hear the prayer I humbly offer,
Hear and answer now.

Refrain:
Hear me, Lord, and quickly answer,
As I cling to thee;
Make me what, in my best moments,
I would like to be.

2 Long I’ve sought the Spirit’s fullness,
But my faith was weak;
Now I come with humble boldness,
Answer while I speak. [Refrain]

3 Help me reach the goal before me,
As I strive and pray;
Help me press with holy purpose,
Up the heav’nly way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Lord, I need Thy presence
• Title: What I Would Live to Be
• Author: Rev. H. J. Zelley
• Refrain First Line: Hear me, Lord, and quickly answer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1905

Tune Information

• Name: [Gracious Lord, I need thy presence]
• Composer: Rev. Wm. Stone