Laudes Domini ‎#389

389. "Altogether lovely"

1 Earth has nothing sweet or fair,
Lovely forms or beauties rare,
But before my eyes they bring
Christ, of beauty Source and Spring.

2 When the morning paints the skies,
When the golden sunbeams rise,
Then my Saviour's form I find
Brightly imaged on my mind.

3 When the star-beams pierce the night,
Oft I think on Jesus' light;
Think how bright that light will be,
Shining through eternity.

4 Come, Lord Jesus! and dispel
This dark cloud in which I dwell,
And to me the power impart
To behold thee as thou art.

Text Information

• First Line: Earth has nothing sweet or fair
• Title: "Altogether lovely"
• Translator: Frances E. Cox
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Christian Experience; Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Love: For the Saviour

Tune Information

• Name: ST. BEES
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: 7s
• Key: A♭ Major