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To thee, my God, I hourly sigh

To thee, my God, I hourly sigh

Published in 7 hymnals


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1 To thee, my GOD, I hourly sigh,
But not for golden stores;
Nor covet I the brightest gems,
On the rich eastern shores.

2 Nor that deluding empty joy,
Men call a mighty name;
Nor greatness in it gayest forms,
My restless thoughts enflame.

3 Nor pleasure's soft enticing charms,
My fond desires allrue;
Far greater things than earth can yield,
My wishes would secure.

4 Those blissful, those transporting smiles,
That brighten Heav'n above;
The boundless riches of thy grace,
And treasures of thy love.

5 These are the mighty things I crave:
O! make these blessings mine;
And all the glories of the world
I gladly will resign.

Source: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns: done under the appointment of the Philadelphian Association #XCIII

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First Line: To thee, my God, I hourly sigh
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Choice Collection of Hymns, in which are some never before printed #CXCII

A Choice Collection of Hymns, in which are some never before printed #CXCII
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #93

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #93
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #XCIII

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #XCIII
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #93

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns #93
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Harmonia Sacra #214a

Harmonia Sacra #214a
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The Lord's Songs #C

The Lord's Songs #C
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Wiatt's Impartial Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs from various authors on a variety of useful and entertaining subjects... #LXXVII

Wiatt's Impartial Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs from various authors on a variety of useful and entertaining subjects... #LXXVII
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