11918 | The Cyber Hymnal#11919 | 11920 |
Text: | To Keep The Lamp Alive |
Author: | William Cowper |
Tune: | ZÜRICH |
Composer: | Hans Georg Nägeli, 1773-1836 |
Media: | MIDI file |
1 To keep the lamp alive
With oil we fill the bowl;
’Tis water makes the willow thrive,
And grace that feeds the soul.
2 The Lord’s unsparing hand
Supplies the living stream;
It is not at our own command,
But still derived from Him.
3 Beware of Peter’s word
Nor confidently say,
"I never will deny Thee, Lord,"
But"Grant I never may."
4 Man’s wisdom is to seek
His strength in God alone;
And e’en an angel would be weak,
Who trusted in his own.
5 Retreat beneath His wings,
And in His grace confide;
This more exalts the King of kings
Than all your works beside.
6 In Jesus is our store,
Grace issues from His throne;
Whoever says, "I want no more,"
Confesses he has none.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | To keep the lamp alive |
Title: | To Keep The Lamp Alive |
Author: | William Cowper |
Meter: | SM |
Language: | English |
Source: | Olney Hymns (London, W. Oliver, 1779), Book 3 |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ZÜRICH |
Composer: | Hans Georg Nägeli, 1773-1836 |
Meter: | SM |
Key: | F Major or modal |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
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