Still with Thee, O my God
James Drummond Burns (1857) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 39:7
Verse 1
Still with Thee, O my God, I would desire to be, By day, by night, at home, abroad, I would be still with Thee.
Verse 2
With Thee when dawn comes in And calls me back to care, Each day returning to begin With Thee, my God, in prayer.
Verse 3
With Thee amid the crowd That throngs the busy mart, To hear Thy voice, where time's is loud, Speak softly to my heart.
Verse 4
With Thee when darkness brings The signal of repose, Calm in the shadow of Thy wings, Mine eyelids I would close.
Verse 5
With Thee, in Thee, by faith Abiding, I would be; By day, by night, in life, in death, I would be still with Thee.
Verse 6
Amen.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 39:7
Reference 2
- psalms 139:17-18
Reference 3
- luke 24:15-32