O Thou, in Whose Presence

Verse 1

O Thou, in whose presence
my soul takes delight,
on whom in affliction I call,

my comfort by day
and my song in the night,
my hope,
my salvation, my all!

Verse 2

Where dost thou,
dear Shepherd,
resort with thy sheep,
to feed them in
pastures of love?

Say, why in the valley
of death should I weep,
or alone in this
wilderness rove?

Verse 3

O why should I wander,
an alien from thee,
or cry in the
desert for bread?

Thy foes will rejoice
when my sorrows they see,
and smile at the tears
I have shed.

Verse 4

Restore, my dear Savior,
the light of thy face,
thy soul-cheering
comfort impart;

and let the sweet tokens
of pardoning grace
being joy to my
desolate heart.

Verse 5

He looks!
and ten thousands
of angels rejoice,
and myriads wait
for his word.

He speaks! and eternity,
filled with his voice,
re-echoes the praise
of the Lord.