African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#85

85. In All My Vast Concerns with Thee

1 In all my vast concerns with Thee,
In vain my soul would try
To shun Thy presence, Lord, or flee
The notice of Thine eye.

2 My thoughts lie open to the Lord
Before they're formed within;
And ere my lips pronounce the word,
He knows the sense I mean.

3 O wondrous knowledge, deep and high,
Where can a creature hide?
Within Thy circling arms I lie,
Enclosed on every side.

4 So let Thy grace surround me still,
And like a bulwark prove
To guard my soul from every ill,
Secured by Sovereign love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In all my vast concerns with Thee
• Title: In All My Vast Concerns with Thee
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 130
• Topic: God the Father: His Presence; God: Grace; God: Abiding Presence

Tune Information

• Name: DOWNS
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major