The Book of Praise ‎#652

652. Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go

1 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
my daily labour to pursue;
thee, only thee, resolved to know,
in all I think, or speak, or do.

2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned
oh let me cheerfully fulfill;
in all my works thy presence find,
and prove thy good and perfect will.

3 Thee may I set at my right hand,
whose eyes my inmost substance see,
and labour on at thy command,
and offer all my works to thee.

4 Give me to bear thy easy yoke,
and every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look,
and hasten to thy glorious day.

Text Information

• First Line: Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
• Title: Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16:8
  ;
  Psalm 104:23
  ;
  Psalm 139:16
  ;
  Matthew 11:28-30
  ;
  Matthew 26:41
  ;
  Luke 5:5
  ;
  Romans 12:2
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:2
  ;
  1 Corinthians 4:18
  ;
  2 Peter 3:12
• Topic: Commitment; God: Presence of; Mission; One Life in Christ: Discipleship; Recessionals; Stewardship; Work
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: GONFALON ROYAL, SONG 34

Tune Information

• Name: CANONBURY
• Composer: Robert Schumann, 1810-1856 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain