The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#245

245. In the Hour of Trial

1 In the hour of trial,
Jesus, plead for me,
Lest by base denial,
I depart from Thee;
When Thou seest me waver,
With a look recall,
Nor, for fear or favor,
Suffer me to fall.

2 With forbidden pleasures
Would this vain world charm;
Or its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm,
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance,
Cross-crowned Calvary.

3 Should Thy mercy send me
Sorrow, toil, and woe;
Or should pain attend me
On my path below,
Grant that I may never
Fail Thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In the hour of trial
• Title: In the Hour of Trial
• Author: James Montgomery (1834)
• Alterer: Godfrey Thring, d. 1903
• Alterer: Mrs. Hutton
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:41

Tune Information

• Name: PENITENCE
• Composer: Spencer Lane, d. 1903
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. D.
• Key: C Major