7. Hymn: Forth In Thy Name, O Lord, I Go

Forth In Thy Name, O Lord, I Go

Author: Charles Wesley

Tune: SONG 34, by Orlando Gibbons

(Vocal)

1. Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I go 

    My daily labor to pursue, 

    Thee, only Thee, resolved to know, 

    In all I think, or speak, or do.  

2. The task Thy wisdom hath assigned, 

    O let me cheerfully fulfil; 

    In all my works Thy presence find, 

    And prove Thy good and perfect will.  

3. Preserve me from my calling's snare, 

    And hide my simple heart above; 

    Above the thorns of choking care, 

    The gilded baits of worldly love.  

4. Thee may I set at my right hand, 

    Whose eyes mine inmost substance see, 

    And labor on at Thy command, 

    And offer all my works to Thee.  

5. Give me to bear Thy easy yoke, 

    And every moment watch and pray; 

    And still to things eternal look, 

    And hasten to Thy glorious day.

6. For Thee delightfully employ 

    Whate'er Thy bounteous grace hath given, 

    Would run my course with even joy 

    And closely walk with Thee to heaven.