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E29. Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee

1 Father, I stretch my hands to Thee;
No other help I know:
If Thou withdraw Thyself from me,
Ah! whither shall I go?

2 What did Thine only Son endure,
Before I drew my breath!
What pain, what labor, to secure
My soul from endless death!

3 Surely Thou canst not let me die;
Oh, speak and I shall live;
And here I will unwearied lie,
Till Thou Thy Spirit give.

4 Author of faith! to Thee I lift
My weary, longing eyes:
Oh, let me now receive that gift!
My soul without it dies.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, I stretch my hand to Thee
• Title: Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: NAOMI
• Composer: Hans G. Naegeli
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major