The Voice of Praise: a collection of hymns for the use of the Methodist Church 398. Father, I stretch my hands to thee

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The Voice of Praise‎#398

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Text:	Father, I stretch my hands to thee
Author:	C. Wesley

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

2 What did thine only Son endure,
Before I drew my breath!
What pain, what labor, to secure
My soul from endless death!

3 O Jesus, could I this believe,
I now should feel thy power,
Now, my poor soul thou wouldst retrieve,
Nor let me wait one hour.

4 Author of faith! to thee I lift
My weary, longing eyes:
Oh, let me now receive that gift--
My soul without it dies.

Text Information
First Line:	Father, I stretch my hands to thee
Author:	C. Wesley
Meter:	C. M.
Publication Date:	1873
Scripture:	Job 11:13
Topic:	The Christian System: Repentance and Faith; Unwearied Earnestness