Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Thou Savior from thy throne on high
Topic: The Church/Prayer and Social Meetings
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer: T Hastings
Meter: LM
Tune: Retreat
Hymn Number: 410
Page Number: 148, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsThou, Savior, from thy throne on high,
Enrobed with light, and girt with power,
Dost note the thought, the prayer, the sigh,
Of hearts that love the tranquil hour.
Oft thou thyself didst steal away,
At eventide, from labor done,
In some still, peaceful shade to pray,
Till morning watches were begun.
Thou hast not, dearest Lord, forgot
They wrestlings on Judea's hills;
And still thou lovest the quiet spot
Where praise the lowly spirit fills.
Now to our souls, withdrawn awhile
From earth's rude noise, thy face reveal,
And, as we worship, kindly smile,
And for thine own our spirits seal.
To thee we bring each grief and care,
To thee we fly while tempests lower;
Thou wilt the weary burdens bear
Of hearts that love the tranquil hour.