Hymn 427 – O Lord, art Thou examined me | C&S English Hymnary

1. O Lord, art Thou examined me I, the work of Thy hand My sitting and my uprightness Are not hidden from Thee. 2. In my house and in my panways Thou art surrounded me No thought or word of mine is hid All are known unto Thee. 3. Behold before and me behind Thou art confined me, Lord Greatest mystery art this knowledge I can comprehend not. 4. Absconding away from Thy sighl It‘s vain effort to me Thine spirit is far beyond me So, I abscond in vain. 5. Though I abscond into darkness Of vain effort it be Darknessis more of light to Thee Same as the brightest day. 6. As Thou art known mine heart Oh Lord From mine maternal womb May I offer myself to Thee All to Thee, Saviour, Lord AMEN