The Psalter ‎#192

192. A Prayer of Faith

1 O gracious God, forsake me not
When I am old and gray,
That unto those that follow me
I may Thy might display.

2 Thy perfect righteousness, O God,
The height of heav'n exceeds;
O who is like to Thee, Who hast
Performed such mighty deeds?

3 Thou Who hast sent me many griefs
wilt yet my soul restore,
And out of sorrow's lowest depths
Wilt bring me forth once more.

4 O turn again and comfort me,
My wanting strength increase,
And for Thy faithfulness, O God,
My praise shall never cease.

5 Thou Holy One of Israel,
To Thee sweet songs I raise;
The soul Thou hast redeemed from death
Shall give Thee joyful praise.

6 My enemies that seek my hurt
Thy help has put to shame;
My thankful tongue will ceaselessly
Thy righteousness proclaim.

Text Information

• First Line: O gracious God, forsake me not
• Title: A Prayer of Faith
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 71
• Topic: Afflictions: Many and Severe; Afflictions: Prayer in; Afflictions: Purpose of; Afflictions: Refuge in; Christ: Glorying in; Christ: The Saviour; Faith: Blessedness of; Faith: Confession of; Faith: Confidence of; God: Adored and Exalted; God: Attributes of; God: Our Refuge; God: Righteousness of; Gospel: Fulness of; Gospel: Gracious Fruit of; Gospel: Preaching of; Old Age; Prayer: Pleas in; Preservation; The Redeemed; Salvation: Prayers for; Salvation: Thanksgiving for; Temptation; Trust in God: Expression of; The Wicked: Persecuting Spirit of
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Stanzas 12-17

Tune Information

• Name: AVON
• Composer: Hugh Wilson
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.