O Thou, in Whose Presence

Verse 1

O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight, on whom in affliction I call; my comfort by day, and my song in the night, my hope, my salvation, my all.

Verse 2

Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, resort with Thy sheep, to feed them in pastures of love? Say, why in the valley of death should I weep, or alone in this wilderness rove?

Verse 3

O why should I wander an alien from Thee, or cry in the desert for bread? Thy foes will rejoice, when my sorrows they see, and smile at the tears I have shed.

Verse 4

He looks, and ten thousands of angels rejoice, and myriads wait for His word; He speaks and eternity, filled with His voice, re-echoes the praise of the Lord.

Verse 5

Dear Shepherd! I hear, and will follow Thy call; I know the sweet sound of Thy voice; restore and defend me, for Thou art my All, And in Thee I will ever rejoice.