The Hymnbook ‎#219

219. O Thou, in All Thy Might So Far

1 O Thou, in all Thy might so far,
In all Thy love so near,
Beyond the range of sun and star,
And yet beside us here:

2 What heart can comprehend Thy name,
Or, searching, find Thee out,
Who art within, a quickening Flame,
A Presence round about.

3 Yet though I know Thee but in part,
I ask not, Lord, for more;
Enough for me to know Thou art,
To love Thee and adore.

4 And dearer than all things I know
Is childlike faith to me,
That makes the darkest way I go
An open path to Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, in all Thy might so far
• Title: O Thou, in All Thy Might So Far
• Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1876)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Acts 17:27-28
  ;
  1 Corinthians 13:12
  ;
  2 Peter 1:1
• Topic: Christ: Light; Christ: Presence; Faith; Jesus Christ: His Presence

Tune Information

• Name: KILMARNOCK
• Composer: Neil Dougall (1776-1862)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tune, "St. Agnes," Hymn 239.