Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #318 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Refrain First Line: I do believe, I now believe Lyrics: 1 Father, I stretch my hands to Thee;
No other help I know;
If Thou withdraw Thyself from me,
Ah! whither shall I go?
2 What did Thine only Son endure,
Before I drew my breath!
What pain, what labor, to secure
My soul from endless death!
3 O Jesus, could I this believe,
I now should feel Thy power!
Now my poor soul Thou wouldst retrieve,
Nor let me wait one hour.
4 Author of faith, to Thee I lift
My weary, longing eyes;
O let me now receive that gift!
My soul without it dies.
5 Surely Thou canst not let me die;
O speak, and I shall live;
And here I will unwearied lie,
Till Thou Thy Spirit give.
6 The worst of sinners would rejoice,
Could they but see Thy face;
O let me hear Thy quickening voice,
And taste Thy pardoning grace!
Amen.
Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Ascription; Trust Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3 Languages: English Tune Title: CHELMSFORD
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