African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#456

456. My Faith Looks Up to Thee

1 My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!

2 May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart;
My zeal inspire;
As Thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee
Pure, warm and changeless be,
A living fire!

3 While life's dark maze I tread
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow's tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.

4 When ends life's transient dream,
When death's cold, sullen stream
Shall o'er me roll,
Blest Savior, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul!

Text Information

• First Line: My faith looks up to Thee
• Title: My Faith Looks Up to Thee
• Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887
• Meter: 66 4 666 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 45:22
• Topic: Devotional; Jesus Christ: Our Love For Jesus; Jesus Christ: Shepherd and Lamb

Tune Information

• Name: OLIVET
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: 66 4 666 4
• Key: E♭ Major