Laudes Domini ‎#9

9. Invocation

1 Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone!
Let my religious hours alone:
Fain would mine eyes my Saviour see:
I wait a visit, Lord, from thee.

2 My heart grows warm with holy fire,
And kindles with a pure desire:
Come, my dear Jesus! from above,
And feed my soul with heavenly love.

3 Blest Saviour! what delicious fare,
How sweet thine entertainments are!
Never did angels taste, above,
Redeeming grace and dying love.

4 Hail, great Immanuel, all-divine!
In thee thy Father's glories shine:
Thou brightest, sweetest, fairest One
That eyes have seen, or angels known!

Text Information

• First Line: Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone!
• Title: Invocation
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Communion of Saints: With Christ; Meditation; Opening of Service
• Notes: Public Domain

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