Praise, Lord, for Thee in Zion waits
By Henry Francis Lyte
Lyrics
Prayer shall besiege Thy temple gates;
All flesh shall to Thy throne repair,
And find through Christ salvation there.
Leave not our trembling hearts to fail:
O Thou that hearest prayer, descend,
And still be found the sinner’s friend.
How surely kept! how richly fed!
Savior of all in earth and sea,
How happy they who rest in Thee.
Thy voice the troubled ocean stills;
Evening and morning hymn Thy praise,
And earthy Thou bounty wide displays.
Thy clouds drop wealth the world around;
Through Thee the deserts laugh and sing,
And nature smiles and owns her King.
The moral waste within restore;
O let Thy love our springtide be,
And make us all bear fruit to Thee.
Bible Reference
Matthew 23:37; Luke 19:41-44
About This Hymn
D. W. Whittle’s hymn Our Lord Is Now Rejected reflects on the sorrow and lament of Christ’s rejection by His own people. Inspired by passages such as Matthew 23:37, where Jesus mourns over Jerusalem, and Luke 19:41-44, which recounts His weeping over the city, the hymn emphasizes human stubbornness and the need for repentance.
Through its solemn yet moving verses, Whittle calls believers to recognize the consequences of rejecting Christ and to respond with faith and obedience. The hymn is both a warning and a devotional meditation, encouraging reflection on personal acceptance of Jesus as Lord. It has historically been used in revival meetings, church services, and personal devotion, serving as a reminder of the cost of rejecting the Savior and the mercy available through repentance and faith.
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Hymn Information
- Category: Hymn
- Author/Writer: Henry Francis Lyte (1834)
- Added: December 1, 2025
- Last Updated: December 1, 2025
- Views: 20
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