Hymns for the Living Church ‎#418

418. In the Hour of Trial

1 In the hour of trial,
Jesus, plead for me,
Lest, by base denial,
I depart from Thee;
When Thou seest me waver,
With a look recall;
Nor for fear or favor
Suffer me to fall.

2 With forbidden pleasures
Would this vain world charm,
Or its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm;
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance,
Rugged Calvary.

3 Should Thy mercy send me
Sorrow, toil, and woe;
Or should pain attend me
On my path below;
Grant that I may never
Fail Thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In the hour of trial
• Title: In the Hour of Trial
• Author: James Montgomery (1834)
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 10:13
  ;
  James 1:2
• Topic: Christ: Advocate

Tune Information

• Name: PENITENCE
• Composer: Spencer Lane (1875)
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 D.
• Key: B♭ Major