Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Father in thy mysterious presence kneeling
Topic: The Church/Prayer and Social Meetings
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer: L Mason
Meter: 11s and 10s
Tune: Henley
Hymn Number: 441
Page Number: 160, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFather, in thy mysterious presence kneeling,
Fain would our souls feel all thy kindling love,
For we are weak, and need some deep revealing
Of trust, and strength, and calmness, from above.
Lord, we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow,
And thou hast made each step an onward one;
And we will ever trust each unknown morrow-
Thou wilt sustain us till its work is done.
In the heart's depths, a peace serene and holy
Abides; and when pain seems to have her will,
Or we despair, oh may that peace rise slowly,
Stronger than agony, and we be still!
Now, Father, now, in thy dear presence kneeling,
Our spirits yearn to feel thy kindling love:
Now make us strong; we need thy deep revealing
Of trust, and strength, and calmness from above.