Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#118

118. O Lord, My God, Most Earnestly

1 O Lord, my God, most earnestly
My heart would seek Thy face,
Within Thy holy house once more
To see Thy glorious grace.
Apart from Thee I long and thirst,
And nought can satisfy;
I wander in a desert land
Where all the streams are dry.

2 The lovingkindness of my God
Is more than life to me;
So I will bless Thee while I live
And lift my prayer to Thee.
In Thee my soul is satisfied,
My darkness turns to light,
And joyful meditations fill
The watches of the night.

3 My Savior, 'neath Thy sheltering wings
My soul delights to dwell;
Still closer to Thy side I press,
For near Thee all is well.
My soul shall conquer every foe,
Upholden by Thy hand;
Thy people shall rejoice in God,
Thy saints in glory stand.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, my God, mot earnestly
• Title: O Lord, My God, Most Earnestly
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 63
• Topic: Communion Service; Communion with Christ; House of God; Love Of God; Meditation; Nearness to God; Opening of Services; Post-Communion; Spiritual Life

Tune Information

• Name: THE GREEN HILL
• Composer: George C. Stebbins (1878)
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1906 by Geo. C. Stebbins. Renewal. Hope Publishing Co., owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain