A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXLVIII

CCXLVIII. Delight in God

1 O Lord, I would delight in thee,
And on thy care depend;
To thee in every trouble flee,
My best, my only friend.

2 When all created streams are dry'd,
Thy fulness is the same;
May I with this be satisfy'd,
And glory in thy name!

3 Why should the soul a drop bemoan
Who has a fountain near,
A fountain which will ever run
With waters sweet and clear?

4 No good in creatures can be found,
But all is found in thee;
I must have all things, and abound,
While God is God to me.

5 O that I had a stronger faith
To look within the veil,
To credit what my savior saith,
Whose word can never fail!

6 He that has made my heaven secure
Will here all good provide:
While Christ is rich can I be poor,
Who ma his much lov'd bride?

7 O Lord, I cast my care on thee,
I triumph and adore;
Henceforth my great concern shall be
To love and please thee more.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, I would delight in thee
• Title: Delight in God
• Author: Ryland, junior
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Psalm 37:4
• Topic: The Graces of the Holy Spirit: Love to God; Delight in God; Love: To our enemies

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