Laudes Domini ‎#190

190. "The King in his beauty"

1 Lord Jesus! when I think of thee,
Of all thy love and grace,
My spirit longs and fain would see
Thy beauty, face to face.

2 And though the wilderness I tread,
A barren, thirsty ground,
With thorns and briars overspread,
Where foes and snares abound;--

3 Yet in thy love such depths I see,
My soul o'erflows with praise--
Contents itself, while, Lord, to thee
A joyful song I raise.

4 My Lord, my Life, my Rest, my Shield,
My Rock, my Food, my Light;
Each thought of thee doth constant yield
Unchanging, fresh delight.

5 My Saviour, keep my spirit stayed,
Hard following after thee;
Till I, in robes of white arrayed,
Thy face in glory see.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus! when I think of thee
• Title: "The King in his beauty"
• Author: James G. Deck
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16:8
  ;
  Isaiah 33:17
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Example of; Christ: Humanity of; Christ: Life on the Earth; Christ: Love of; Conformity

Tune Information

• Name: HUMMEL
• Composer: C. Zeuner
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major