The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1183

1183. Father, I stretch my hands to thee

1 Father, I stretch my hands to thee;
No other help I know;
If thou withdraw thyself from me,
Ah, whither shall I go?

Chorus:
I do believe, I now believe
That Jesus died for me,
And that he shed his precious blood,
From sin to set me free.

2 On thy dear Son I now believe,
O let me feel thy power;
And all my varied wants relieve,
In this accepted hour. [Chorus]

3 Author of faith! to thee I lift
My weary, longing eyes:
O let me now receive that gift;
My soul without it dies. [Chorus]

4 Surely thou canst not let me die;
O speak, and I shall live;
And here I will unwearied lie,
Till thou thy Spirit give. [Chorus]

5 How would my fainting soul rejoice
Could I but see thy face!
Now let me hear thy quickening voice,
And taste thy pardoning grace. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Father, I stretch my hands to thee
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Refrain First Line: I do believe, I now believe
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Miscellaneous: Old Melodies

Tune Information

• Name: I DO BELIEVE
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Arranged