Hymnal: A Selection of Christian Hymns
Date: 1818
Compiler: Rice Haggard
Publisher/Printer: John Norvell
First Line: Away from every mortal care
Topic: To Be Sung Before Sermon
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 172
Page Number: 171, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsAway from every mortal care,
Away from earth, our souls retreat,
And leave this worthless world afar,
And wait and worship near thy feet.
Lord, in the temple of thy grace,
We see thy feet, and we adore;
We gaze upon thy lovely face,
And learn the wonders of thy power.
Wile heare 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.