Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Away from every mortal care
Topic: Before Sermon
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 231
Page Number: 203, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsAWAY from every mortal care,
Away from earth, our souls retreat;
We leave this worthless world afar,
And wait and worship near thy feet.
Lord, in the temple of thy grace,
We see they feet, and we adore;
We gaze upon thy lovely face,
And learn the wonders of thy power.
While here our various wants we mourn,
United groans ascend on high;
And prayer bears a quick return
Of blessings in variety.
Father, my soul would still abide
Within thy temple, near thy side;
But if my feet must hence depart,
Still keep thy dwelling in my heart.