Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: Great God indulge my humble claim
Topic: The Christian
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 220
Page Number: 244, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsGreat God, indulge my humble claim,
Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest;
The glories that compose thy name,
Stand all engag'd to make me blest.
Thou great and good, thou just and wise,
Thou art my Father, and my God;
And I am thine by sacred ties,
Thy son, thy servant, bought with blood.
With heart, and eyes, and lifted hands,
For thee I long, to thee I look;
As travelers, in thirsty lands,
Pant for the cooling water brook.
With early feet I love t' appear
Among thy saints, and seek thy face;
Or have I seen thy glory there,
And felt the pow'r of sov'reign grace.
Not fruits, nor wines, that tempt the taste,
Nor, pleasures, that to sense belong,
Could make me so divinely blest,
Or raise so high my cheerful song.
My life itself, without thy love,
No taste or pleasure could afford;
'Twould but a tiresome burden prove;
If I were banish'd from the Lord.
Amidst the wakeful hours of night,
When busy cares afflict my head,
One thought of thee, gives new delight,
And adds refreshment to my bed.
I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice,
While I have breath to pray or praise;
This work shall make my heart rejoice,
And bless the remnant of my days.