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Forth in Thy Name, O Lord
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 fulfill; in all my works thy presence find, and prove thy good and perfect will. 3. 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. 4. For thee delightfully employ what e'er thy bounteous grace hath given; and run my course with even joy, and closely walk with thee to heaven.
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1749
MUSIC: John Hatton, 1793
Theme: Christian Perfection; Closing Hymns; Discipleship and Service; Eternal Life; Installation Services; Particular Times of Worship: Closing of Worship; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Social Holiness; Stewardship; Work, Daily