
Author: Francis S. Key Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #5 (1929) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee Lyrics: 1. Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee
For the bliss Thy love bestows,
For the pard'ning grace that saves me,
And the peace that from it flows:
Help, O God, my weak endeavor;
This dull soul to rapture raise:
Thou must light the flame, or never
Can my love be warmed to praise.
2. Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee,
Wretched wand'rer, far astray:
Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee
From the paths of death away;
Praise, with love's devoutest feeling,
Him who saw thy guilt-born fear,
And, the light of hope revealing,
Bade the blood-stained cross appear.
3. Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling
Vainly would my lips express:
Low before Thy footstool kneeling,
Deign Thy suppliants' prayer to bless:
Let Thy grace, my soul's chief treasure,
Love's pure flames within me raise;
And, since words can never measure,
Let my life show forth Thy praise.
Topics: Praise Languages: English Tune Title: FABEN
Lord, with Glowing Heart