The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#133

133. Praise to thee, O dear Redeemer

1 Praise to thee, O dear Redeemer,
For the riches of thy grace;
Bow, my soul, no idle dreamer,
Worship him who saved the race;
He who reigned with God on high,
He who laid his glory by:
Sing his praises, sing his praises,
Sing of him who came to die.

2 How shall mortal man adore thee,
Thou the high, Immortal One?
Sinful dust might bow before thee
While the countless ages run;
Yet 'twere vain to worship thee
Unless love the motive be.
O my Saviour! O my Saviour!
Grant this gift of love to me.

3 Vain are all the words I've spoken,
Lord, to show that love is mine;
Godly life shall be the token
Of my love for things divine.
This I covet, this bestow,
Strength to live aright below;
Then how much thy child doth love thee,
O my Saviour, thou shalt know!

Text Information

• First Line: Praise to thee, O dear Redeemer
• Author: F. E. Belden
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Adoration of Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HARWELL
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 8s & 7s, D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #501, 499, or 95.