Church Hymnal 327
In the Hour of Trial
Words: James MontgomeryMusic: [unclear]Tune: [unclear]8.5.8.3
1In the hour of trial,
Jesus, plead for me,
Lest by base denial
I depart from Thee;
When Thou seest me waver,
With a look recall,
Nor for fear or favor
Suffer me to fall.
2With forbidden pleasures
Would this vain world charm;
Or its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm;
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance,
Cross-crowned Calvary.
3Should Thy mercy send me
Sorrow, toil, and woe;
Or should pain attend me
On my path below;
Grant that I may never
Fail Thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on Thee.
- Words
- James Montgomery
- Music
- [unclear]
- Tune
- [unclear]
- Also sung to
- Penitence (SDA Hymnal #491)
- Meter
- 8.5.8.3
- Scripture
- Luke 22:31-32; 1 Peter 5:7
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The verse
- Meter
- 7.5.6.5.7.5.6.5 · the hymnal prints 8.5.8.3
- Foot
- trochaic (DUM-da) · 61% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABABCDCD
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