A Selection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#CXI

CXI. Prayer and Hope

1 Soon as I heard my father say,
"Ye children, seek my grace,"
My heart reply'd without delay,
I'll seek my father's face."

2 Let not thy face be hid from me,
Nor frown my soul away:
GOD of my life, I fly to thee
In a distressing day.

3 Should friends and kindred near and dear
Leave me to want or die,
My GOD would make my life his care,
And all my need supply.

4 My fainting flesh had dy'd with grief
Had not my soul believ'd,
To see thy grace provide relief,
Nor was my hope deceiv'd.

5 Wait on the LORD, ye trembling saints,
And keep your courage up,
He'll raise your spirit when it faints,
And far exceed your hope.

Text Information

• First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say
• Title: Prayer and Hope
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27
• Topic: After Sermon

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