WORSHIP >> Adoration & Praise
SDAH 36
O Thou in whose presence my soul takes delight,
On whom in affliction I call,
My comfort by day and my song in the night,
My hope, my salvation, my all!


Text
1
O Thou in whose presence my soul takes delight,
On whom in affliction I call,
My comfort by day and my song in the night,
My hope, my salvation, my all!
2
His voice, as the sound of the dulcimer sweet,
Is heard through the shadows of death;
The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet,
The air is perfumed with His breath.
3
His lips, as a fountain of righteousness flow,
To water the gardens of grace;
From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know,
And bask in the smiles of His face.
4
He looks, and ten thousands of angels rejoice,
And myriads wait for His word;
He speaks, and eternity, filled with His voice,
Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.

Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
Song 1:7 (a) Isa 42:1 (b) Song 2:8 (c) Song 5:13
Author
Joseph Swain (1761-1796)
Hymn Tune
BELOVED
Metrical Number
11.8.11.8.
Composer
Attrib. to Freeman Lewis (1780-1859)
Arranger
Hubert P. Main (1839-1926)
Year Composed
1813 / 1869
Theme
ADORATION AND PRAISE

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Notes
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