In Melody and Songs ‎#24

24. O Lord, permit my tongue

O Lord, permit my tongue
this joy, to call you mine;
and let my early cries prevail
to taste your love divine.
O Lord, permit my tongue
this joy, to call you mine.

Within your churches, Lord,
I long to find my place;
to see your power and glory there,
and feel your quickening grace.
Within your churches, Lord,
I long to find my place.

In wakeful hours of night
I call my God to mind;
I think, how wise your counsels are,
and all your dealings kind.
In wakeful hours of night
I call my God to mind.

The shadow of your wings
will shield me on my way.
I'll follow where my Father leads;
you guide me through each day.
The shadow of your wings
will shield me on my way.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, permit my tongue
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2014
• Scripture:
  Psalm 63
• Source: Psalm 63, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: MENEBUS
• Composer: Swee Hong Lim (2013)
• Meter: SM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © 2013 Swee Hong Lim