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I strive each action to approve
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I strive each action to approve by Charles William Hempel — Lyrics
I strive each action to approve
To his allseeing eye:
No danger shall my hopes remove,
Because he still is nigh.
Therefore my heart all grief defies,
My glory does rejoice;
My flesh shall rest in hope to rise,
Wak'd by his pow'rful voice.
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About I strive each action to approve
Charles William Hempel offers this hymn for SATB choir, set to an English text exploring themes of divine oversight and hopeful resurrection. The lyrics express a deep trust in God's constant presence, providing solace and strength in the face of adversity. The composer emphasizes the conviction that all actions are observed by an all-seeing eye, leading to a heart that defies grief and rejoices in glory. The text looks forward to a peaceful rest in hope, anticipating a waking by a powerful voice and a final deliverance from death. It speaks of the Lord revealing paths to life and eternal pleasures in His presence, where joys never fade, assuring the faithful of ultimate redemption and peace.
