Common Praise ‎#381

381. Author of faith, eternal Word

1 Author of faith, eternal Word,
whose Spirit breathes the active flame;
faith, like its finisher and Lord,
today as yesterday the same:

2 To thee our humble hearts aspire,
and ask the gift unspeakable;
increase in us the kindled fire,
in us the work of faith fulfil.

3 By faith we know thee strong to save –
save us, a present Saviour thou!
Whate'er we hope, by faith we have,
future and past subsisting now.

4 The things unknown to feeble sense,
unseen by reason's glimmering ray,
with strong, commanding evidence,
their heav'nly origin display.

5 Faith lends its realizing light,
the clouds disperse, the shadows fly;
the Invisible appears in sight,
and God is seen by mortal eye.

Text Information

• First Line: Author of faith, eternal Word
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 9:15
  ;
  Hebrews 11:1
  ;
  Hebrews 11:27
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
  ;
  Hebrews 13:8
  ;
  Isaiah 2:17
  ;
  Isaiah 4:6

Tune Information

• Name: IVYHATCH
• Composer: B. Luard Selby, 1853-1918
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major