Laudes Domini ‎#699

699. Earnest Longings

1 Purer yet, and purer
I would be in mind,
Dearer yet and dearer
Every duty find;
Hoping still and trusting
God without a fear,
Patiently believing
He will make all clear.

2 Calmer yet and calmer
Trial bear and pain,
Surer yet and surer
Peace at last to gain;
Suffering still and doing,
To his will resigned,
And to God subduing
Heart and will and mind.

3 Higher yet and higher
Out of clouds and night,
Nearer yet and nearer
Rising to the light--
Oft these earnest longings
Swell within my breast,
Yet their inner meaning
Ne'er can be expressed.

Text Information

• First Line: Purer yet, and purer
• Title: Earnest Longings
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts; Declension, Spiritual; Faith: Aspiration of; Growth in Grace; Holiness: Of Christians; Longing: For Holiness; Wandering
• Notes: Public Domain

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