Truth in Song ‎#209

209. In Holy Awe

1 Oh, let thy fear be on my heart,
Before mine eyes thy law;
That I may dwell, and never part,
With thee in holy awe.

Refrain:
We fear thee, Lord, revere thy Word,
And sit in holy awe.

2 I would not have one single tho’t
That would dishonor thee;
Or hide thy richest bounties, bro’t
So freely unto me. [Refrain]

3 In ev’ry act of life on earth
I would thy name revere,
And prove thy love of greater worth
Than dearest treasures here. [Refrain]

4 So closely to thy bosom pressed,
With arms of mercy great,
Serene and peaceful in my rest—
Oh, blessed, blessed state! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, let thy fear be on my heart
• Title: In Holy Awe
• Author: B. E. W.
• Refrain First Line: We fear thee, Lord, revere thy Word
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1907
• Topic: Worship
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, let thy fear be on my heart]
• Composer: B. E. Warren
• Incipit: 51651 21355 162
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.