Author: Francis S. Key, 1779-1843 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 280 hymnals First Line: Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee Lyrics: 1 Lord, with glowing heart I’d praise thee
For the bliss thy love bestows,
For the pardoning grace that saves me,
And the peace that from it flows.
Help, O God, my weak endeavor;
This dull soul to rapture raise;
Thou must light the flame, or never
Can my love be warmed to praise.
2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee,
Wretched wand'rer, far astray;
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee
From the paths of death away.
Praise, with love’s devoutest feeling,
Him who saw thy guilt-born fear
And, the light of hope revealing,
Bade the blood-stained cross appear.
3 Lord, my spirit's ardent feelings
Vainly would my lips express.
Low before thy footstool kneeling,
Deign thy suppliant’s prayer to bless;
Let thy grace, my soul’s chief treasure,
Love’s pure flame within me raise;
And, since words can never measure,
Let my life show forth thy praise! Topics: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service; Praise, Adoration Used With Tune: PLEADING SAVIOR
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