Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#243

243. Lord, with Glowing Heart

1 Lord, with glowing heart I’d praise thee
For the bliss thy love bestows,
For the pardoning grace that saves me,
And the peace that from it flows.
Help, O God, my weak endeavor;
This dull soul to rapture raise;
Thou must light the flame, or never
Can my love be warmed to praise.

2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee,
Wretched wand'rer, far astray;
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee
From the paths of death away.
Praise, with love’s devoutest feeling,
Him who saw thy guilt-born fear
And, the light of hope revealing,
Bade the blood-stained cross appear.

3 Lord, my spirit's ardent feelings
Vainly would my lips express.
Low before thy footstool kneeling,
Deign thy suppliant’s prayer to bless;
Let thy grace, my soul’s chief treasure,
Love’s pure flame within me raise;
And, since words can never measure,
Let my life show forth thy praise!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee
• Title: Lord, with Glowing Heart
• Author: Francis S. Key, 1779-1843
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Beginning of Service; Praise, Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: PLEADING SAVIOR
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: F Major
• Source: J. Leavitt, Christian Lyre, 1831
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship