506. Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go

1 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I go,
My daily labor to pursue,
Thee, only Thee, resolved to know
In all I think, or speak, or do.

2 The task Thy wisdom hath assigned,
O let me cheerfully fulfill;
In all my works Thy presence find,
And prove Thy good and perfect will.

3 Thee may I set at my right hand,
Whose eyes mine inmost substance see,
And labor on at Thy command,
And offer all my works to Thee.

4 Give me to bear Thy easy yoke,
And ev'ry moment watch and pray,
And still to things eternal look,
And hasten to Thy glorious day.

5 For Thee delightfully employ
Whate’er Thy bounteous grace hath giv’n,
And run my course with even joy,
And closely walk with Thee to heav’n.

Text Information
First Line: Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
Title: Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-88
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: Confirmation: Perseverance; Trinity 20
Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
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