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Eternal Father, when to Thee

Hervey D. Ganse • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

Verse 1

Eternal Father, when to Thee, Beyond all worlds, by faith I soar, Before Thy boundless majesty I stand in silence, and adore.

Verse 2

But, Saviour, Thou art by my side; Thy voice I hear, Thy face I see: Thou art my Friend, my daily Guide; God over all, yet God with me.

Verse 3

And Thou, great Spirit, in my heart Dost make Thy temple day by day: The Holy Ghost of God Thou art, Yet dwellest in this house of clay.

Verse 4

Blest Trinity, in whom alone All things created move or rest, High in the heavens Thou hast Thy throne; Thou hast Thy throne within my breast. Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 57:15