Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#147

147. In Sweet Communion, Lord, with Thee

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 heave'n but Thee,
To Whom my thoughts aspire?
And, having Thee, on earth is nought
That I can yet desire?

4 Though 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: In Sweet Communion, Lord, with Thee
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73
• Topic: Communion Service; Eternal Life; Guidance of God, of Christ; Longing for God or Christ; Love for God; Nearness to God; Spiritual Life
• Notes: Selected stanzas

Tune Information

• Name: PRAYER
• Composer: William U. Butcher (1800)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major