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Text:O LORD, Why Hide Thou Thy Face
Author:Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847

10a. O LORD, Why Hide Thou Thy Face

1 O LORD, why hide Thou Thy face,
While dangers round me close?
Return in all Thy power and grace,
And save me from my foes.

2 The haters of Thy Word and Name,
My firmness fiercely prove;
And through Thy servant's fall would aim,
A wound at Him I love.

3 Arise, O LORD, their rage control,
Blow down the swelling wave;
Arise to help the poor in soul,
And snatch him from the grave.

4 Thy grace prepares the heart to pray,
Ad hears its humble plea:
Arise to be the trembler's stay,
Arise to rescue me!

Text Information
First Line: O LORD, why hide Thou Thy face
Title: O LORD, Why Hide Thou Thy Face
Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 (alt.)
Meter: 8.6.8.6 CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2022
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