Hymnal: Christian Psalms and Hymns
Date: 1839
Compiler: Walter Scott and Silas Leonard
Publisher/Printer: A S Tilden
First Line: Far from mortal cares retreating
Topic: <no topic given>
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
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Meter: 8s and 7s
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Hymn Number: 8
Page Number: 011, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFAR from mortal cares retreating,
Sordid hopes and vain desires,
Here his saints securely meeting,
Every heart to heaven aspires.
From the fount of glory streaming,
Life eternal through us rolls;
Mercy from his presence beaming
Peace and pardon on our souls.
Who may share this great salvation?
Every pure and humble mind--
Every kindred, tongue and nation
From the guilt of sin refined.
Blessings all around bestowing,
God withholds his care from none;
Grace and mercy ever flowing
From the fountain of his throne.