A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#17

17. Devotion

Lord, before Thy presence come,
Bow we down with holy fear;
Call our erring footsteps home,
Let us feel that Thou art near.

Wandering thoughts and languid powers
Come not where devotion kneels;
Let the soul expand her stores,
Glowing with the joy she feels.

At the portals of Thine house,
We resign our earth-born cares;
Nobler thoughts our souls engross,
Songs of praise and fervent prayers.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, before Thy presence come
• Title: Devotion
• Author: J. Taylor
• Meter: 7s. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866

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