Hymns of Faith ‎#439

439. O Thou, in Whose Presence

1 O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight,
On whom in affliction I call,
My comfort by day and my song in the night,
My hope, my salvation, my all.

2 Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, resort with Thy sheep,
To feed them in pastures of love?
Say, why in the valley of death should I weep,
Or alone in this wilderness rove?

3 O why should I wander, an alien from Thee,
Or cry in the desert for bread?
Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see,
And smile at the tears I have shed.

4 He looks! and ten thousands of angels rejoice,
And myriads wait for His word;
He speaks! and eternity, filled with His voice,
Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.

5 Dear Shepherd! I hear, and will follow Thy call;
I know the sweet sound of Thy voice;
Restore and defend me, for Thou art my all,
And in Thee I will ever rejoice.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight
• Title: O Thou, in Whose Presence
• Author: Joseph Swain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1980
• Scripture:
  Exodus 33:14
  ;
  Psalm 118:14
  ;
  Psalm 118:28-29
  ;
  John 10:14
  ;
  John 10:14-15
• Topic: Adoration; Christ: Shepherd

Tune Information

• Name: [O thou in whose presence my soul takes delight]
• Composer: Freeman Lewis
• Key: D♭ Major