Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854; Frances A. Hutton, 111-1877 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #315 (2011) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Lyrics: 1 In the hour of trial,
Jesus, plead for me;
Lest by base denial,
I depart from Thee.
When Thou seest me waver,
With a look recall,
Nor for fear or favor
Suffer me to fall.
2 With forbidden pleasures
Would this vain world charm,
Or its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm;
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance,
Cross-crowned Calvary.
3 Should Thy mercy send me
Sorrow, toil, and woe,
Or should pain attend me
On my path below,
Grant that I may never
Fail Thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on Thee.
4 When my last hour cometh,
Fraught with strife and pain,
When my dust returneth
To the dust again,
On Thy truth relying,
Through that mortal strife:
Jesus, take me, dying,
To eternal life.
Amen.
Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Conflict Scripture: Luke 22:32 Languages: English Tune Title: PENITENCE
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