My faith looks trustingly
To Christ of Calvary,
My Savior true!
Lord, hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
Strengthen in every way
My love for you!
May your rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire;
As you have died for me,
My love, adoringly,
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire!
While life’s dark maze I tread
And griefs around me spread,
Oh, be my guide;
Make darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From you a side.
When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold, sullen stream
Rolls over me,
Blest Savior, then in love
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
Redeemed and free!
Notes:
Hymn # 378 from Lutheran Worship
Author: Lowell Mason
Tune: Olivet
1st Published in: 1832