Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say
Topic: Excellency of the Holy Scriptures
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 164
Page Number: 148, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsSoon as I heard my Father say,
"Ye children, seek my grace,"
My heart replied, "without delay,
"I'll seek my Father's face."
Let not thy face be hid from me,
Nor frown my soul away;
God of my life, I fly to thee
In a distressing day.
Should friends and kindred, near and dear
Leave me to want or die,
My God will make my life his care,
And all my need supply.
My fainting flesh had di'd with grief,
Had not my soul believed,
To see thy grace provide relief,
Nor was my soul deceiv'd.
Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints,
And keep your courage up;
He'll raise your spirit when it faints,
And far exceed your hope.