A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#265

265. Lord, what a heaven of saving grace

1 Lord, what a heaven of saving grace
Shines through the beauties of thy face,
And lights our passions to a flame!
Lord, how we love thy charming name!

2 When I can say, “My God is mine,”
When I can feel thy glories shine,
I tread the world beneath my feet,
And all that earth calls good or great.

3 While such a scene of sacred joys
Our raptured eyes and soul employs,
Here we could sit and gaze away,
A long, an everlasting day.

4 Well, we shall quickly pass the night
To the fair coasts of perfect light;
Then shall our joyful senses rove
O’er the dear Object of our love.

5 [There shall we drink full draughts of bliss,
And pluck new life from heavenly trees;
Yet now and then, dear Lord, bestow
A drop of heaven on worms below.]

6 [Send comforts down from thy right hand,
While we pass through this barren land,
And in thy temple let us see
A glimpse of love, a glimpse of thee.]

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, what a heaven of saving grace
• Author: Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  1 Samuel 2:1
• Topic: Fruits of the Spirit: Joy

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