The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#36

36. Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee

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 Thy 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 pow'r;
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 may I now receive that gift,
My soul without it dies.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, I stretch my hands to Thee
• Title: Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee
• Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) (1741)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 143:6
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Supplication
• Notes: I stretch forth my hands unto Thee. Ps. 143:6

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl Gotthelf Gläser, 1784-1829
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1792-1872) (1839)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 63