
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Eber Hymnal: Hymn Book #102 (1884) Lyrics: 1 When in the hour of utmost need
We know not where to look for aid;
When days and nights of anxious thought,
Nor help nor counsel yet have brought;
2 Then this our comfort is alone,
That we may meet before Thy throne,
And cry, O faithful God, to Thee
For rescue from our misery;
3 To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes,
Repenting sore with bitter sighs,
And seek Thy pardon for our sin,
And respite from our griefs within.
4 For Thou hast promised graciously
To hear all those who cry to Thee,
Through Him whose name alone is great,
Our Saviour and our Advocate.
5 And therefore, Lord, we come to-day,
And all our woes before Thee lay;
For tried, forsaken, lo! we stand,
Peril and foes on every hand.
6 Ah! hide not for our sins Thy face;
Absolve us through Thy boundless grace;
Be with us in our anguish still,
Free us at last from every ill,
7 That so with all our hearts we may
Once more our glad thanksgivings pay,
And walk obedient to Thy word,
And now and ever praise Thee, Lord. Topics: The Cross and Consolation Languages: English
When in the hour of utmost need