Laudes Domini ‎#655

655. Thinking of Jesus

1 I journey through a desert drear and wild,
Yet is my heart by such sweet thoughts beguiled
Of Him on whom I lean, my strength, my stay,
I can forget the sorrows of the day.

2 Thoughts of his love--the root of every grace
Which finds in this poor heart a dwelling-place;
The sunshine of my soul, than day more bright,
And my calm pillow of repose by night.

3 Thoughts of his sojourn in this vale of tears--
The tale of love unfolded in those years
Of sinless suffering and patient grace,
I love again, and yet again, to trace.

4 Thoughts of his glory--on the cross I gaze,
And there behold its sad yet healing rays:
Beacon of hope, which, lifted up on high,
Illumes with heavenly light the tear-dimmed eye.

Text Information

• First Line: I journey through a desert drear and wild
• Title: Thinking of Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Constancy; Declension, Spiritual; Meditation; Pilgrim-spirit; Wandering
• Notes: Public Domain

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