The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#45

45. My faith looks up to thee

1 My faith looks up to thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly thine.

2 May thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart;
My zeal inspire:
As thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.

3 While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be thou my Guide:
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From thee aside.

4 When ends life's transient dream,
When death’s cold, sullen stream
Shall o'er me roll,
Blest Saviour, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
A ransom'd soul.

Text Information

• First Line: My faith looks up to thee
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 232 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: NEW HAVEN
• Composer: Dr. T. Hastings
• Meter: 6s & 4s
• Key: G Major or modal