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CCCXXI. Asking Christ's presence on the Sabbath

1 O for a heart to praise and pray,
To spend with Christ this sacred day,
For wings of faith to soar above,
And clasp his feet in arms of love.

2 I'd hold him fast, till he should give,
A word of grace and bid me live.
I'd plead his blood for guilt and sin,
Till he should clease from every stain.

3 On him, whose glories fill the skies,
I'd gaze and fix my wond'ring eyes,
Copy his beauties on my heart,
Till love transform in ev'ry part.

4 'Tis he can clothe my naked soul,
And by a word can make we whole;
Send peace and patience to the mind,
And give a heart to God resign'd.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a heart to praise and pray
• Title: Asking Christ's presence on the Sabbath
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Topic: Sabbath

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