Laudes Domini ‎#83

83. "Trust, strength, calmness"

1 Father! in thy mysterious presence kneeling,
Fain would our souls feel all thy kindling love;
For we are weak, and need some deep revealing
Of trust, and strength, and calmness from above.

2 Lord! we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow,
And thou hast made each step an onward one;
And we will ever trust each unknown morrow;
Thou wilt sustain us till its work is done.

3 In the heart's depths, a peace serene and holy
Abides; and, when pain seems to have her will,
Or we despair, oh! may that peace rise slowly,
Stronger than agony, and we be still.

4 Now, Father! now in thy dear presence kneeling,
Our spirits yearn to feel thy kindling love;
Now make us strong; we need thy deep revealing
Of trust, and strength, and calmness from above.

Text Information

• First Line: Father! in thy mysterious presence kneeling
• Title: "Trust, strength, calmness"
• Author: Samuel Johnson
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Close of Service; Close of Worship; Evening

Tune Information

• Name: HENLEY
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 11S, 10S
• Key: E Major