The Cyber Hymnal ‎#6984

6984. Thou Whom My Soul Admires Above

1. Thou whom my soul admires above
All earthly joy and earthly love,
Tell me, dear Shepherd, let me know,
Where do Thy sweetest pastures grow?

2. Where is the shadow of that rock
That from the sun defends Thy flock?
Fain would I feed among Thy sheep
Among them rest, among them sleep.

3. Why should Thy bride appear like one
That turns aside to paths unknown?
My constant feet would never rove,
Would never seek another love.

4. The footsteps of Thy flock I see;
Thy sweetest pastures here they be;
A wondrous feast thy love prepares,
Bought with Thy wounds, and groans, and tears.

5. His dearest flesh He makes my food,
And bids me drink His richest blood:
Here to these hills my soul will come,
Till my belovèd lead me home.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou whom my soul admires above
• Title: Thou Whom My Soul Admires Above
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1707
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ARMLEY
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 51232 32123 21175
• Key: a minor
• Source: A Compilation of Genuine Church Music, by Joseph Funk (Winchester, Virginia: J. W. Hollis, 1832)
• Copyright: Public Domain