Hymnal: A Selection of Christian Hymns
Date: 1818
Compiler: Rice Haggard
Publisher/Printer: John Norvell
First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say
Topic: Excellency of the Scriptures
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 117
Page Number: 118, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsSoon as I hear my Father say,
"Ye children, seek my grace,"
My heart replied, "without delay,
"I'll seek my Father's face."
Let not thy face be hid form me,
Nor frown my soul away;
God of my life, I fly to thee
In a distressing day.
Should friends and kindred, near and dear,
Leave me to want or die,
My God will make my life his care,
And all my need supply.
My fainting flesh had died with grief,
Had not my soul believed,
To see thy grace provide relief,
Nor was my hope deceived.
Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints,
And keep your courage up;
He'll raise your spirit when it faints,
And far exceed your hope.