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| Text: | "At evening time it shall be light" |
| Author: | W. G. |
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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