While thee I seek, protecting Power
The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
6 words changed · 3 stanzas only in Hymns and Tunes 1876 #494
Verse 1
While thee I seek, protecting Power,
Be my vain wishes stilled; ;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.
Verse 1
While thee I seek, protecting Power,
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.
Verse 2
Thy love the power of thought bestowed, ;
To thee my thoughts would soar; ;
Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed; ;
That mercy I adore.
Verse 2
Thy love the power of thought bestowed,
To thee my thoughts would soar;
Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed;
That mercy I adore.
Verse 3
In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see! !
Each blessing to my soul most dear,
Because conferred by thee.
Verse 3
In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see!
Each blessing to my soul is dear,
Because conferred by thee.
Verse 4
In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.
Not in this version
Verse 5
When gladness wings my favored hour,
Thy love my thoughts shall fill ;
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet thy will.
Not in this version
Verse 6
My lifted eye, without a tear,
The gathering storm shall see ;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear ;
That heart will rest on thee.
Not in this version