19. Christ's Presence sought

1 Again our earthly cares we leave,
And to thy courts repair;
Again with joyful feet we come,
To meet our Saviour here.

2 Great Shepherd of thy people, hear!
Thy presence now display;
We bow within thy house of prayer;
Oh! give us hearts to pray.

3 The clouds which vail thee from our sight,
In pity, Lord, remove:
Dispose our minds to hear aright
The message of thy love.

4 The feeling heart, the melting eye,
The humble mind bestow;
And shine upon us from on high,
To make our graces grow.

5 Show us some token of thy love,
Our fainting hope to raise;
And pour thy blessing from above,
That we may render praise.

Text Information
First Line: Again our earthly cares we leave
Title: Christ's Presence sought
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: WINCHESTER, OLD
Meter: C. M.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Public Domain.



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