Songs for All ‎#109

109. When in Thy Courts I Stand

1 Both weak and blind, dear Lord, I am,
For now thy face I cannot see,
But I can hear thy gentle voice
Speak words of love to me.

Refrain:
O some day I shall see,
And some day clasp thy hand,
Yes, some day see thy face,
When in thy courts I stand.

2 But I can feel thy gentle touch,
And I can read thy blessed word,
And with thy mighty, throbbing love
My lonely heart is stirred. [Refrain]

3 Till then, dear Lord, but lead me on,
And guide me in the better way,
Lest groping in the darkness here
My feet should go astray. [Refrain]

4 And when at last my journey’s o’er,
Earth’s heavy burdens are laid down,
When tears are changed to pearls of joy,
My cross to jeweled crown. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Both weak and blind, dear Lord, I am
• Title: When in Thy Courts I Stand
• Author: Effie S. Black
• Refrain First Line: O some day I shall see
• Publication Date: 1906
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Both weak and blind, dear Lord, I am]
• Composer: Arthur Wilton
• Notes: Now Public Domain.