A Collection of Hymns, selected from sundry poets ‎#VI

VI. Meeting with Friends

1 Well met, dear friends in Jesus' name,
Come let us now rejoice;
Whilst we our Saviour's praise proclaim,
With chearful heart and voice.

2 But, O dear Jesus, Lamb of God,
Send down the heav'nly dove,
His graces to diffuse abroad,
And warm our hearts with love.

3 In vain, dear Saviour, here we meet,
Except thy face we see;
Thy presence makes a heaven most sweet,
Where e'er we meet with thee.

4 A dungeon shows a heavenly dawn,
When there with thee we dwell;
But when thy presence is withdrawn,
A palace proves a hell.

5 Then, O dear Jesus, condescend
To meet us with a smile;
Thy spirit's quick influence send,
And purge our hearts from guile.

6 That at the close each one may say,
We meet not here in vain;
For we have tasted heaven to day,
Nor could we more contain.

Text Information

• First Line: Well met dear friends, in Jesus' name
• Title: Meeting with Friends
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791

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