The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15933

15933. As Doves To Their Windows

1 As doves to their windows when darkness draws nigh,
My soul in its longings to Jesus would fly;
When dark waves of sorrow would over me roll,
In Jesus, my Savior, there’s for rest my soul.

Refrain:
As doves to their windows when tempests are high,
As doves to their windows when darkness draws nigh;
There’s refuge in Jesus for each weary soul,
When dark waves of sorrow would over it roll.

2 The windows of Heaven stand open and wide,
Where earth’s weary pilgrims may ever abide;
Then why do we tarry in darkness and sin,
While Jesus is waiting to welcome us in? [Refrain]

3 Then come, trembling sinner, no longer delay;
As doves to their windows, fly quickly away;
Away from the sins that would sink thy poor soul,
Where death’s stormy billows eternally roll. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: As doves to their windows when darkness draws nigh
• Title: As Doves To Their Windows
• Author: William E. Penn
• Refrain First Line: As doves to their windows when tempests are high
• Meter: 11.11.11.11 D
• Language: English
• Source: Harvest Bells No. 3 (Cincinnati: John Church, 1887)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: AFTON by Jonathan E. Spillman

Tune Information

• Name: SAMARA
• Composer: Edward Thomson O'Kane
• Meter: 11.11.11.11 D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain