Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: In seasons of grief to my God
Topic: Christ/His Mediatorial Reign
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: 11s and 12s
Tune: The Rock
Hymn Number: 189
Page Number: 072, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsIn seasons of grief to my God I'll repair,
When my heart is o'erwhelmed with sorrow and care;
From the ends of the earth unto thee will I cry,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I,
Higher than I, Higher than I,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.
When Satan the tempter comes in like a flood,
To drive my poor soul from the fountain of good,
I'll pray to the Lord, who for sinners did die--
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!
Higher than I, Higher than I,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!
And when I have finished my pilgrimage here,
Complete in Christ's righteousness I shall appear;
In the swellings of Jordan, all dangers defy,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!
Higher than I, Higher than I,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!
And when the last trumpet shall sound thro' the skies,
And the dead from the dust of the earth shall arise,
Transported I'll join with the ransomed on high,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!
Higher than I, Higher than I,
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!