Scripture Verse

Let my supplication come before Thee. Psalm 119:170

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: W. How­ard Doane, Good as Gold (New York & Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Bi­glow & Main, 1880), num­ber 6 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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W. Howard Doane (1832–1915)

Lyrics

Precious Sav­ior, dear­est friend,
While we bend the knee,
Come and give our long­ing hearts
Deeper love to Thee.

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O Sav­ior, lov­ing Re­deem­er,
Savior, pre­cious to me,
Grant me, I pray Thee,
More of Thy Spi­rit,
Drawing me clos­er,
Closer to Thee.

Come and con­se­crate us now,
Seal us ev­er Thine;
May we to Thy ho­ly will
Every pow­er re­sign.

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Trusting as a lit­tle child
Help us, Lord, to be,
While we ask in sim­ple faith
Deeper love to Thee.

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Deeper love, yes, deep­er love,
This our con­stant plea;
Deeper love, yes, deep­er love,
Till we’re lost in Thee.

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