Laudes Domini ‎#295

295. "Where is the blessedness"

1 Sweet was the time when first I felt
The Saviour's pardoning blood
Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt,
And bring me home to God.

2 Soon as the morn the light revealed,
His praises tuned my tongue;
And, when the evening shade prevailed,
His love was all my song.

3 In prayer, my soul drew near the Lord,
And saw his glory shine;
And when I read his holy word,
I called each promise mind.

4 Now, when the evening shade prevails,
My soul in darkness mourns;
And when the morn the light reveals,
No light to me returns.

5 Rise, Saviour! help me to prevail,
And make my soul thy care;
I know thy mercy cannot fail,
Let me that mercy share.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet was the time when first I felt
• Title: "Where is the blessedness"
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Christian Experience; Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts; Conflict With Sin
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: COOLING
• Composer: A. J. Abbey
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Public Domain.