Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: While now thy throne of grace we seek
Topic: Public Worship/Opening Hymns
Writer: C Robons
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 683
Page Number: 410, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWhile now thy throne of grace we seek,
O God! within our spirits speak;
For we will hear thy voice to-day,
Nor turn our hardened hearts away.
Speak in thy gentlest tones of love,
Till all our best affections move;
We long to hear thy gentle call,
And feel that thou art all in all.
To conscience speak thy quickening word,
Till all its sense of sin is stirred;
For we would leave no stain of guile,
To cloud the radiance of thy smile.
Speak, Father, to the anxious heart,
Till every fear and doubt depart:
For we can find no home or rest,
Till with thy Spirit's whispers blest.
Speak to convince, forgive, console:
Childlike we yield to thy control:
These hearts, too often closed before,
Would grieve thy patient love no more.