Hymnal: Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 #54 (1760) Scripture: John 6:68 First Line: Thou only sov'reign of my heart Lyrics:
I. Thou only sov'reign of my heart,
My refuge, my almighty friend,—
And can my soul from thee depart,
On whom alone my hopes depend?
II. Whither, ah! whither shall I go,
A wretched wand'rer from my Lord?
Can this dark world of sin and woe
One glimpse of happiness afford?
III. Eternal life thy words impart,
On these my fainting spirit lives;
Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart,
Than all the round of nature gives.
IV. Let earth's alluring joys combine,
While thou art near, in vain they call;
One smile, one blissful smile of thine,
My dearest Lord, outweighs them all.
V. Thy name my inmost pow'rs adore,
Thou art my life, my joy, my care:
Depart from thee—'tis death—'tis more,
'Tis endless ruin, deep despair.
VI. Low at thy feet my soul would lie,
Here safety dwells, and peace divine;
Still let me live beneath thine eye,
For life, eternal life is Thine. Languages: English
Life and Safety in Christ Alone