O God, my gracious God, to thee

Verse 1

O God, my gracious God, to Thee My mourning prayers shall offer'd be, For Thee my thirsty soul doth pant; My fainting flesh implores Thy grace, As in a dry and barren place Where I refreshing waters want.

Verse 2

O to my longing eyes once more That view of glorious power restore, Which Thy majestic house displays: Because to me thy wondrous love Than life itself does dearer prove, My lips shall always speak Thy praise.

Verse 3

My life, while I that life enjoy, In blessing God I will employ, With lifted hands adore His Name: As with its choicest food supplied, My soul shall be full satisfied, While I with joy His praise proclaim.

Verse 4

When down I lie, sweet sleep to find, Thou, Lord, art present to my mind, And when I wake in dead of night, Because Thou still dost succour bring, Beneath the shadow of Thy wing I rest with safety and delight.