The Voice of Praise ‎#734

734. Far from the world, O Lord, I flee

1 Far from the world, O Lord, I flee,
From strife and tumult far;
From scenes where Satan wages still
His most successful war.

2 The calm retreat, the silent shade,
With prayer and praise agree;
And seem by thy sweet bounty made
For those who follow thee.

3 There, if thy Spirit touch the soul,
And grace her mean abode,
Oh, with what peace, and joy, and love,
She communes with her God!

4 Author and guardian of my life,
Sweet source of light divine,
And all harmonious names in one,
My Saviour, thou art mine!

Text Information

• First Line: Far from the world, O Lord, I flee
• Author: Cowper
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Genesis 24:63
  ;
  Psalm 139:17
  ;
  Matthew 14:22
  ;
  Matthew 14:23
  ;
  Mark 6:46
  ;
  Mark 10:14-15
• Topic: The Christian Family: Private Devotion; Retirement and Meditation
• Notes: Public Domain.

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