O Lord, I Would Delight in Thee
O Lord, I Would Delight in Thee
"Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart."
(Psalm 37:4)
1. O Lord, I would delight in Thee,
And on Thy care depend;
To Thee in ev’ry trouble flee,
My best, my only Friend.
2. When all created streams are dried,
Thy fulness is the same;
May I with this be satisfied,
And glory in Thy Name.
3. Why should the soul a drop bemoan,
Who has a fountain near—
A fountain which will ever run
With waters sweet and clear?
4. No good in creatures can be found,
But may be found in Thee;
I must have all things and abound,
While God is God to me.
5. O that I had a stronger faith,
To look within the veil;
To credit what my Savior saith,
Whose words can never fail.
6. He that has made my heav’n secure
Will here all good provide;
While Christ is rich, I can’t be poor;
What can I want beside?
7. O Lord, I cast my care on Thee;
I triumph and adore;
Henceforth my great concern shall be
To love and praise Thee more.
"O Lord, I Would Delight in Thee"
Words by John Ryland, (1753–1825)
Music by John Herbert (1852–1927)
Hymn Tune: LAFAYETTE (C.M.)
Words and Music ©Public Domain
Chord Chart in Eb
Chord Chart in D
Classical Guitar Accompaniment
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