The Psalter ‎#203

203. Life With God

1 In sweet communion, Lord, with Thee
I constantly abide;
My hand Thou holdest in Thy own
To keep me near Thy side.

2 Thy counsel through my earthly way
Shall guide me and control,
And then to glory afterward
Thou wilt receive my soul.

3 Whom have I, Lord, in heav'n but Thee,
To Whom my tho'ts aspire?
And, having Thee, on earth is nought
That I can yet desire?

4 Tho' flesh and heart should faint and fail,
The Lord will ever be
The strength and portion of my heart,
My God eternally.

5 To live apart from God is death,
'Tis good His face to seek;
My refuge is the living God,
His praise I long to speak.

Text Information

• First Line: In sweet communion, Lord, with Thee
• Title: Life With God
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73
• Topic: Afflictions: Purpose of; Aspirations: For Heaven; Assurance: Declared; Assurance: Enjoyed; Christ: Communion with; Christ: Preciousness of; Christ: The Saviour; Christians: Blessedness of; Christians: Death of; Christians: Heirs of Heaven; Contentment; Death: Comfort In; Faith: Act of; Glory of God: In Church and Heaven; God: Our Guide; Gospel: Privileges of; Gospel: Sanctifying and Saving; Heart: God the Strength of; Heaven; Immortality; Pilgrim Spirit; Preservation; Strength in God; Trust in God: Expression of
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Selected stanzas

Tune Information

• Name: PRAYER
• Composer: William U. Butcher
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.