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SDAH 491

In the hour of trial, Jesus, plead for me,
Lest by base denial I depart from Thee;
When Thou see’st me waver, with a look recall,
Nor, for fear or favor, suffer me to fall.

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Text

1
In the hour of trial, Jesus, plead for me,
Lest by base denial I depart from Thee;
When Thou see’st 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.

Hymn Info

Biblical Reference
(a) Luke 22:31, 32 (b) Mark 14:32, 15; Luke 23:33 (c) 1 Pet 5:7

Author
James Montgomery (1771-1854)

Year Published
1834

Hymn Tune
PENITENCE

Metrical Number
6.5.6.5.D.

Composer
Spencer Lane (1843-1903)

Year Composed
1879

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Notes

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