A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#722

722. "At evening time it shall be light"

1 What am I, and where am I?
Strange myself and paths appear;
Scarce can lift a thought on high,
Or drop one heart-feeling tear.

2 Yet I feel I’m not at home,
But know not which way to move:
Lest I farther yet should roam
From the Object of my love.

3 Some small glimmering light I have,
Yet too dark to see my way;
Jesus’ presence still I crave;
When, O when will it be day?

4 Is the evening time at hand?
Will it then indeed be light?
Will the sun its beams extend –
Chase away the shades of night?

5 Will the Lord indeed appear,
Give me light, and joy, and rest,
Drive away my gloomy fear,
Draw me to his lovely breast?

6 Then his love is rich and free;
Jesus, let me feel its power,
And my soul will cling to thee,
Love and praise thee and adore.

Text Information

• First Line: What am I, and where am I?
• Title: "At evening time it shall be light"
• Author: W. G.
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844

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