My faith looks up to thee,
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{title: My faith looks up to thee}
{key: C}
{verse}
[C] Thou Lamb of Calvary,
[F] Saviour divine;
[C] Now hear me while I pray,
[G] Take all my guilt away,
[C] O let me from this day
[F] Be wholly thine.
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[C] May thy rich grace impart
[F] Strength to my fainting heart,
[C] My zeal inspire:
[G] As thou hast died for me,
[C] O may my love to thee
[F] Pure, warm, and changeless be,
[G] A living fire.
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[C] While life's dark maze I tread,
[F] And griefs around me spread,
[C] Be thou my guide;
[G] Bid darkness turn to day,
[C] Wipe sorrow's tears away,
[F] Nor let me ever stray
[G] From thee aside.
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[C] When ends life's transient dream,
[F] When death's cold sullen stream
[C] Shall o'er me roll;
[G] Blest Saviour, then in love
[C] Fear and distrust remove;
[F] O bear me safe above,
[G] A ransom'd soul.
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Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine;
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
Be wholly thine.
May thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire:
As thou hast died for me,
O may my love to thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.
While life's dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow's tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From thee aside.
When ends life's transient dream,
When death's cold sullen stream
Shall o'er me roll;
Blest Saviour, then in love
Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
A ransom'd soul.
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About This Hymn
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" was written by Ray Palmer in 1830. Palmer, a young theology student at the time, penned the lyrics during a time of personal reflection and spiritual growth. The hymn expresses a deep, heartfelt plea for divine guidance and support, focusing on the themes of trust, redemption, and the hope found in Christ. Palmer was inspired by a moment of prayer, seeking comfort and strength in his faith, and he desired to create a hymn that would resonate with others facing spiritual struggles. The original hymn was first published in 1831 in a Christian magazine. It has since become one of the most beloved hymns in Christian hymnody, often sung in moments of personal devotion and corporate worship. Its simple yet profound message has endured through the years, reminding believers to look to Christ for salvation, hope, and unwavering faith.