Lord, when my thoughts delighted rove

Lord, when my thoughts delighted rove

Author: Anne Steele
Tune: BRENTFORD
Published in 60 hymnals

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Lord, when my thoughts delighted rove
Amid the wonders of thy love,
Sweet hope revives my drooping heart,
And bids intruding fears depart.

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Repentant sorrow fills my heart,
But mingling joy allays the smart;
O may my future life declare
The sorrow and the joy sincere.

3.
Be all my heart and all my days
Devoted to my Savior's praise;
And let my glad obedience prove
How much I owe, how much I love.

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Author: Anne Steele

Anne Steele was born at Broughton, Hampshire, in 1717. Her father was a timber merchant, and at the same time officiated as the lay pastor of the Baptist Society at Broughton. Her mother died when she was 3. At the age of 19 she became an invalid after injuring her hip. At the age of 21 she was engaged to be married but her fiance drowned the day of the wedding. On the occasion of his death she wrote the hymn "When I survey life's varied scenes." After the death of her fiance she assisted her father with his ministry and remained single. Despite her sufferings she maintained a cheerful attitude. She published a book of poetry Poems on subjects chiefly devotional in 1760 under the pseudonym "Theodosia." The remaining works were published a… Go to person page >

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First Line: Lord, when my thoughts delighted rove
Author: Anne Steele
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Language: English
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns: from Watts, Doddridge, and others (4th ed. with an appendix) #357

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns: from Watts, Doddridge, and others (4th ed. with an appendix) #357
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A Selection of Sacred Poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts, Doddridge, Merrick, Scott, Cowper, Barbauld, Steele, and others (2nd ed.) #357

A Selection of Sacred Poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts, Doddridge, Merrick, Scott, Cowper, Barbauld, Steele, and others (2nd ed.) #357
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A Selection of Sacred Poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns, from Watts, Doddridge, Merrick, Scott, Cowper, Barbauld, Steele ...compiled for the use of the Unitarian Church in Philadelphia #357

A Selection of Sacred Poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns, from Watts, Doddridge, Merrick, Scott, Cowper, Barbauld, Steele ...compiled for the use of the Unitarian Church in Philadelphia #357

Additional Hymns, Designed as a Supplement to Dwight's Psalms & Hymns #d114

Additional Hymns, Designed as a Supplement to Dwight's Psalms & Hymns #d114
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Carmina Sacra: or, Boston Collection of Church Music: comprising the most popular psalm and hymn tunes in eternal use together with a great variety of new tunes, chants, sentences, motetts... #73b

Carmina Sacra: or, Boston Collection of Church Music: comprising the most popular psalm and hymn tunes in eternal use together with a great variety of new tunes, chants, sentences, motetts... #73b

Chapel Hymns #d335

Chapel Hymns #d335
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Christian Hymn and Tune Book, for use in Churches, and for Social and Family Devotions #224

Christian Hymn and Tune Book, for use in Churches, and for Social and Family Devotions #224
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Christian Hymns: adapted to the worship of God our Saviour in public and private devotion, compiled from the most approved ancient and modern authors, for the Central Universalist Society... #323

Christian Hymns: adapted to the worship of God our Saviour in public and private devotion, compiled from the most approved ancient and modern authors, for the Central Universalist Society... #323

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d644

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d644
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Church Psalmody: a Collection of Psalms and Hymns adapted to public worship #H432

Church Psalmody: a Collection of Psalms and Hymns adapted to public worship #H432
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Church Psalmody: a Collection of Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship #432

Church Psalmody: a Collection of Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship #432
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Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #102

Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #102

Hymn Book for Sunday Schools #d63

Hymn Book for Sunday Schools #d63

Hymns for Social and Private Worship, Altered to a Devotional Form #d86

Hymns for Social and Private Worship, Altered to a Devotional Form #d86

Hymns for the Use of the Society of United Christian Friends Professing the Faith of Universal Salvation #d250

Hymns for the Use of the Society of United Christian Friends Professing the Faith of Universal Salvation #d250
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Hymns, Selected from the Most Approved Authors, for the use of Trinity Church, Boston #88

Hymns, Selected from the Most Approved Authors, for the use of Trinity Church, Boston #88
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Manual of Christian Psalmody: a collection of psalms and hymns for public worship #432

Manual of Christian Psalmody: a collection of psalms and hymns for public worship #432

Melodies of the Church: a collection of psalms and hymns adapted to publick and social worship, seasons of revival, monthly concerts of prayer, and various similar occasions... #d612

Melodies of the Church: a collection of psalms and hymns adapted to publick and social worship, seasons of revival, monthly concerts of prayer, and various similar occasions... #d612
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Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 #178

Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 #178

Psalmista: or, Choir Melodies #d155

Psalmista: or, Choir Melodies #d155
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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #H123

Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #H123

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d272

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d272
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Psalms and Hymns: adapted to social, private and public worship in the Cumberland Presbyterian Chruch #468

Psalms and Hymns: adapted to social, private and public worship in the Cumberland Presbyterian Chruch #468

Sacred poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns adapted to Christian devotion in publick & private. New ed. #d289

Sacred poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns adapted to Christian devotion in publick & private. New ed. #d289

Sacred Poetry: Consisting of Psalms and Hymns, adapted to Christian Devotion, in Publick and Private. New Ed. #d288

Sacred Poetry: Consisting of Psalms and Hymns, adapted to Christian Devotion, in Publick and Private. New Ed. #d288
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Sacred Poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns, adapted to Christian devotion, in public and private, selected from the best authors, with variations and additions #H.CLXI

Sacred Poetry: consisting of psalms and hymns, adapted to Christian devotion, in public and private, selected from the best authors, with variations and additions #H.CLXI
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Songs for Social and Public Worship #128

Songs for Social and Public Worship #128

Songs for Social and Public Worship. Rev. ed. #d249

Songs for Social and Public Worship. Rev. ed. #d249

Songs for the New Life #d382

Songs for the New Life #d382
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Songs of Asaph; consisting of original Psalm and hymn tunes, chants and anthems #73

Songs of Asaph; consisting of original Psalm and hymn tunes, chants and anthems #73

Supplement to Watts: a Selection of More than Five Hundred Hymns, from the Most Approved Authors on a Great Variety of Subjects ... #d260

Supplement to Watts: a Selection of More than Five Hundred Hymns, from the Most Approved Authors on a Great Variety of Subjects ... #d260

The American Tune Book (Carmina Sacra, enlarged) #d225

The American Tune Book (Carmina Sacra, enlarged) #d225

The Book of Praise: or, Hymns for Public and Social Worship #d458

The Book of Praise: or, Hymns for Public and Social Worship #d458
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The Choir: or, Union collection of church music. Consisting of a great variety of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, &c. original and selected. Including many beautiful subjects from the works.. (2nd ed.) #49b

The Choir: or, Union collection of church music. Consisting of a great variety of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, &c. original and selected. Including many beautiful subjects from the works.. (2nd ed.) #49b
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The Choir: or, Union collection of church music. Consisting of a great variety of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, &c. original and selected. Including many beautiful subjects from the works.. (2nd ed.) #65b

The Choir: or, Union collection of church music. Consisting of a great variety of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, &c. original and selected. Including many beautiful subjects from the works.. (2nd ed.) #65b

The Choral: a Collection of Church Music, Adapted to the Worship of All Denominations #d123

The Choral: a Collection of Church Music, Adapted to the Worship of All Denominations #d123

The Christian Harmony: in the Seven-Syllable Character Note System. Rev. ed. #d198

The Christian Harmony: in the Seven-Syllable Character Note System. Rev. ed. #d198
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The Christian Hymn Book: a compilation of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, original and selected (Rev. and enl.) #345

The Christian Hymn Book: a compilation of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, original and selected (Rev. and enl.) #345

The Christian Minstrel: a New System of Musical Notation with a Collection of Psalm Tunes, Anthems, and Chants. 3rd ed. #d157

The Christian Minstrel: a New System of Musical Notation with a Collection of Psalm Tunes, Anthems, and Chants. 3rd ed. #d157

The Christian Minstrel: a New System of Musical Notations; with a Collectionof Psalm Tunes, Anthems, & Chants ... 104th ed. #d186

The Christian Minstrel: a New System of Musical Notations; with a Collectionof Psalm Tunes, Anthems, & Chants ... 104th ed. #d186
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The Congregational Hymn Book: for the service of the sanctuary #480

The Congregational Hymn Book: for the service of the sanctuary #480
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The Gospel Psalmist #313

The Gospel Psalmist #313

The Modern Psalmist #d172

The Modern Psalmist #d172
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The New Congregational Hymn and Tune Book, for Public, Social and Private Worship #60

The New Congregational Hymn and Tune Book, for Public, Social and Private Worship #60
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The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies: compiled from approved authors, with variations and additions (9th ed.) #320

The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies: compiled from approved authors, with variations and additions (9th ed.) #320
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The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies: compiled from approved authors, with variations and additions. Second Ed. #320

The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies: compiled from approved authors, with variations and additions. Second Ed. #320
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The Philadelphia Hymn Book; or, a selection of sacred poetry, consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts...and others, adapted to public and private devotion #357

The Philadelphia Hymn Book; or, a selection of sacred poetry, consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts...and others, adapted to public and private devotion #357
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The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book: for the service of song in the house of the Lord #225d

The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book: for the service of song in the house of the Lord #225d

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d621

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d621
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The Sacred Harp or Eclectic Harmony: a collection of church music, consisting of a great variety of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, sacred songs and chants...(New ed., Rev. and Corr.) #45a

The Sacred Harp or Eclectic Harmony: a collection of church music, consisting of a great variety of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, sacred songs and chants...(New ed., Rev. and Corr.) #45a
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The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #168b

The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #168b

The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion. New ed. #168b

The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion. New ed. #168b
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The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion. New edition, thoroughly revised and much enlarged #168b

The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion. New edition, thoroughly revised and much enlarged #168b

The Thanksgiving #d135

The Thanksgiving #d135

The Universalist Hymn Book: a New Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies. 4th ed. #d283

The Universalist Hymn Book: a New Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies. 4th ed. #d283
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The Universalist Hymn-Book: a new collection of psalms and hymns, for the use of Universalist Societies (Stereotype ed.) #478

The Universalist Hymn-Book: a new collection of psalms and hymns, for the use of Universalist Societies (Stereotype ed.) #478

The Victory #d222

The Victory #d222

The Village Hymn book #d172

The Village Hymn book #d172

The Young Convert's Companion: Being a Collection of Hymns for the Use of Conference Meetings #d71

The Young Convert's Companion: Being a Collection of Hymns for the Use of Conference Meetings #d71

Union Hymns: adapted to Social Meetings and Family Worship Selected from Church Psalmody, with Additional Hymns #d240

Union Hymns: adapted to Social Meetings and Family Worship Selected from Church Psalmody, with Additional Hymns #d240
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