The Minstrel of Zion ‎#37

37. Petition

1 O blessed Lord, be near us,
With bread from heav'n to cheer us,
And with living waters;
Thou art our gracious Father,
For King we know no other;
Call us sons and daughters.

2 We would be thine, thou knowest;
Walk in the paths thou showest:--
Only thine for ever:
Save us from sin and folly,
And cleanse and make us holy,
Ever blessed Saviour.

3 Oh sanctify and guide us,
Be evermore beside us;
We are prone to wander.
Oh let us walk securely,
And live for Jesus purely,
Till we meet up yonder.

4 Breathe on us, Lord, and heal us;
Inspire and make us zealous,
Humble, meek, and fervent.
When here no longer staying,
May each one hear thee saying,
"Come, thou faithful servant."

Text Information

• First Line: O blessed Lord, be near us
• Title: Petition
• Publication Date: 1845

Tune Information

• Name: PETITION
• Composer: S. W.
• Meter: P. M.*
• Key: C Major
• Notes: *Select Melodies, Hymn 82.