The New Christian Hymnal ‎#18

18. Thou Delightest, O Lord

1 Thou delightest, O Lord, when Thy children draw near
To worship and praise and confess;
Now banish our sorrow, our doubt and our fear;
Be present to guide and to bless.

2 Touch our ears with Thy finger, and then we shall hear
Soft voices that speak from Thy Word;
Touch our eyes into seeing, and then shall appear
The glory of Jesus, our Lord.

3 Be the words of our tongues, and the theme of our song;
Be our purpose, our praise, and our prayer;
And be to us here what Thou art to the throng
Of angels that worship Thee there.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou delightest, O Lord, when Thy children draw near
• Title: Thou Delightest, O Lord
• Author: Amos R. Wells
• Meter: 12 8 12 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Worship
• Copyright: © 1901, by U. S. C. E.
• Notes: Verse 2, line 2 and 4 altered. Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Thou delightest, O Lord, when Thy children draw near]
• Composer: Charles S. Brown
• Meter: 12 8 12 8
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1901 by U. S. C. E.
• Notes: Now Public Domain