MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE
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(Dr. L. Mason) 4 E
Author: Ray Palmer (1830)
Tune: OLIVET (Mason)
My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Cal – va – ry, Saviour Divine
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Now hear me while I pray; take all my guilt away;
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O let me from this day be who – ly Thine
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May Thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart,
my zeal inspire;
as Thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee
pure, warm, and changeless be,
a living fire.
3 While life’s dark maze I tread,
and griefs around me spread,
be Thou my Guide;
bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow’s tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from Thee aside.
4 When ends life's transient dream,
when death’s cold, sullen stream
shall o'er me roll,
blest Savior, then in love,
fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul.