orchidee

Comforting Creator - Ye Olde Prayers series (18)

Tune: Fulda

(\'We have a gospel to proclaim\')

Based on a prayer by Thomas á Kempis (15th Century)

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In confidence of your goodness

And great mercy, O Lord, me bless

I draw near to you, healing need

You our healer, your sheep you feed

 

I come as one hungry, thirsty

To you, fountain of life you be

I come as a creature unto

You great Creator, only you

 

I come as a desolate soul

Tou you, who I trust make me whole

You my tender comforter here

Your consolation to me dear

 

Behold, in you is all whate\'er

I can or ought to desire, ne\'er

Forsake me, you my salvation

And redemption, you e\'er God\'s Son

 

You too my hope and strength, make glad

The soul of me your servant, sad

I shall not there remain, to you

I lift my soul, Lord, me renew