Trinity Hymnal ‎#557

557. In sweet communion, Lord, with thee

1 In sweet communion, Lord, with thee
I constantly abide;
My hand thou holdest in thine 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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In sweet communion, Lord, with thee
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73:23-28
• Topic: Christian Life: Love for God; Communion with Christ and God; God: Refuge; Longing for Christ and God

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FLAVIAN
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Day's Psalter, 1562