The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3306

3306. Jesus, We Are Far Away

1. Jesus, we are far away
From the light of heavenly day;
Lost in paths of sin we stray:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

2. Help us to bewail our sin,
And, in heavenly strength, begin
Daily victories to win:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

3. May Thy wisdom be our guide,
Comfort, rest, and peace provide
Near to Thy protecting side:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

4. Fix our hearts on things on high;
Let no evil thoughts come nigh;
Purge from sin our memory:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

5. May Thy grace within the soul
Nature’s waywardness control,
Guiding toward the heavenly goal:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, we are far away
• Title: Jesus, We Are Far Away
• Author: Thomas B. Pollock (1870)
• Meter: 77.76
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: AGNES
• Composer: Edward Burnett (1877)
• Meter: 77.76
• Incipit: 35434 36554 51762
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain