Soon as I heard my Father say

Verse 1

Soon as I heard my father say, "Ye children, seek my grace," My heart reply'd without delay, "I’ll seek my Father’s face."

Verse 2

Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day.

Verse 3

Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply.

Verse 4

My fainting flesh had dy'd with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief; Nor was my hope deceiv'd.

Verse 5

Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He’ll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope.