Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #9482 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Alas, what hourly dangers rise!
What snares beset my way!
To Heav’n O let me lift my eyes,
And hourly watch and pray.
2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain,
And melt in flowing tears!
My weak resistance, ah, how vain!
How strong my foes and fears!
3 My gracious God, in whom I live,
My feeble efforts aid,
Help me to watch, and pray, and strive,
Though trembling and afraid.
4 Increase my faith, increase my hope,
When foes and fears prevail;
And bear my fainting spirit up;
Or soon my strength will fail.
5 Whene’er temptations fright my heart,
Or lure my feet aside,
My God, Thy powerful aid impart,
My guardian and my guide.
6 O keep me in Thy heavenly way,
And bid the tempter flee,
And let me never, never stray
From happiness and Thee. Languages: English Tune Title: BALLERMA
Alas, What Hourly Dangers Rise!