Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#366

366. Thou only Sov'reign of my heart

1 Thou only Sov'reign of my heart,
My refuge, my almighty Friend!
And can my soul from Thee depart,
On whom alone my hopes depend?

2 Whither, ah, whither shall I go,
A wretched wand'rer from my Lord?
Can this dark world of sin and woe
One glimpse of happiness afford?

3 Eternal life Thy words impart;
On these my fainting spirit lives;
Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart
Than all the round of nature gives.

4 Low at Thy feet my soul would lie;
Here safety dwells, and peace divine;
Still let me live beneath Thine eye,
for life, eternal life, is Thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou only Sov'reign of my heart
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Confidence: in God; Faith: in God; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Resignation
• Notes: Author from index: Steele

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