Laudes Domini ‎#53

53. Humility

1 While we lowly bow before thee,
Wilt thou, gracious Saviour, hear?
We are poor and needy sinners,
Full of doubt and full of fear;
Gracious Saviour,
Make us humble and sincere.

2 Fill us with thy Holy Spirit;
Sanctify us by thy grace;
Oh, incline us more to love thee,
And in dust our souls abase.
Hear us, Saviour,
And unvail thy glorious face.

3 None in vain did ever ask thee
For the Spirit of thy love;
Hear us, then, dear Saviour, hear us;
Grant an answer from above;
Blessed Saviour,
Hear and answer from above.

Text Information

• First Line: While we lowly bow before thee
• Title: Humility
• Author: D. C. Colesworthy
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Humility; Meekness; Opening of Service; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: ALVAN
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4
• Key: F Major or modal