The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#390

390. Author of faith, to Thee I cry

1 Author of faith, to Thee I cry,
To Thee, who would'st not have me die,
But know the truth and live:
Open mine eyes to see Thy face,
Work in my heart the saving grace,
The life eternal give.

2 I know the work is only Thine,
The gift of faith is all divine;
But if on Thee we all,
Thou wilt the benefit bestow,
And give us hearts to feel and know
That Thou hast died for all.

3 Thou bid'st us knock and enter in,
Come unto Thee and rest from sin,
The blessing seek and find;
Thou bid'st us ask Thy grace, and have;
Thou can'st, Thou would'st, this moment save
Both me and all mankind.

4 Be it according to Thy word!
Now let me find my pardoning Lord,
Let what I ask be given;
The bar of unbelief remove,
Open the door of faith and love,
And take me into heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Author of faith, to Thee I cry
• Author: C. Wesley (1745)
• Meter: 8, 8, 6, 8, 8, 6.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Trinity Sunday; Conversion; Faith
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Author of faith, to Thee I cry]
• Composer: A. H. Brown, b. 1830
• Meter: 8, 8, 6, 8, 8, 6.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.