African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#23

23. My God, the Spring of All My Joys

1 My God, the spring of all my joys,
The life of my delights,
The glory of my brightest days,
And comfort of my night!

2 In darkest shades, if Thou appear,
My dawning is begun;
Thou art my soul's bright morning star,
And Thou my rising sun.

3 The opening heavens around me shine
With beams of sacred bliss,
If Jesus shows His mercy mine,
And whispers I am His.

4 My soul would leave this heavy clay
At that transporting word,
Run up with joy the shining way,
To see and praise my Lord.

5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death,
I'd break through every foe;
The wings of love and arms of faith
Would bear me conqueror through.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, the spring of all my joys
• Title: My God, the Spring of All My Joys
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 35:28
  ;
  Psalm 138:2
• Topic: Worship and Praise: Adoration; Joy; Peace

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl G. Gläser, 1784-1829
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal