
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Unknown Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #317 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Refrain First Line: I do believe, I now believe Lyrics: 1 Father, I stretch my hands to Thee;
No other help I know;
If Thou withdraw Thyself from me,
Ah! whither shall I go?
Refrain:
I do believe, I now believe,
That Jesus died for me!
And through His blood,
His precious blood,
I shall from sin be free.
2 What did Thine only Son endure,
Before I drew my breath!
What pain, what labor, to secure
My soul from endless death! [Refrain]
3 O Jesus, could I this believe,
I now should feel Thy power;
And all my wants Thou wouldst relieve,
In this accepted hour. [Refrain]
4 Author of faith! to Thee I lift
My weary, longing eyes;
O let me now receive that gift!
My soul without it dies. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Ascription; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 Languages: English Tune Title: CAMPMEETING
Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee