Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#462b

462b. Be it my only wisdom here

1 Be it my only wisdom here,
To serve the Lord with filial fear,
With loving gratitude;
Superior sense may I display,
By shunning every evil way,
And walking in the good.

2 O may I still from sin depart!
A wise and understanding heart,
Jesus, to me be given;
And let me through Thy Spirit know
To glorify my God below,
And find my way to heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Be it my only wisdom here
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Obedience; Wisdom: In obedience

Tune Information

• Name: MERIBAH
• Composer: Dr. Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6
• Key: E♭ Major