Church Book ‎#380

380. When I can read my title clear

1 When I can read my title clear
To mansions in the skies,
I bid farewell to every fear,
And wipe my weeping eyes.

2 Should earth against my soul engage,
And hellish darts be hurled;
Then I can smile at Satan's rage,
And face a frowning world.

3 Let cares like a wild deluge come,
And storms of sorrow fall,
May I but safely reach my home,
My God, my heaven, my all!

4 There shall I bathe my weary soul
In seas of heavenly rest;
And not a wave of trouble roll
Across my peaceful breast.

Text Information

• First Line: When I can read my title clear
• Author: Watts (1709)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Order of Salvation: Faith and Justification; Advent, Second Sunday
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #204, #224 or #574

Tune Information

• Name: LAUD
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Rev. J. B. Dykes