Father, Before Thy Throne

Verse 1

Father, before Thy throne My soul would bow; Ne'er have I asked in vain; O hear me now; Hear Thou the pray'r I make, Answer for Jesus' sake; Bid faith and love awake Within my heart.

Verse 2

Father, this heart of mine, Which now I bring, Lies down before Thy feet, A guilty thing; Kindle it altar fire, Thou hope and zeal inspire; Wake Thou its silent lyre In praise to Thee.

Verse 3

Thou art our dwelling place In every age; In Thy sweet love we trace Our heritage-- Our refuge from the storm, Our shelter safe and warm; Help us our vows perform, Father divine.