Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Lord what a heav'n of saving grace
Topic: Rejoicing in God
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 107
Page Number: 091, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsLord, what a heav'n of saving grace,
Shines thro' the beauties of thy face,
And lights our passion to a flame!
Lord, how we love thy charming name!
When I can say, my God is mine,
When I can feel thy glories shine;
I tread the world beneath my feet,
And all that earth calls good or great.
While such a scene of sacred joys,
Our raptur'd eyes and souls employs,
Here we could sit and gaze away,
A long, an everlasting day.
Well, we shall quickly pass the night,
To the fair coasts of perfect light;
Then shall our joyful senses rove,
O'er the dear object of our love.
There shall we drink full draughts of bliss,
And pluck new life from heav'nly trees;
Yet now and then, dear Lord, bestow
A drop of heav'n on worms below.
Send comforts down from thy right hand,
While we pass through this barren land;
And in thy temple let us see
A glimpse of love, a glimpse of thee.