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Text:Lord's Day Evening
Author:Cennick

CLXII. Lord's Day Evening

1 When, O dear Jesus, when shall I
Behold thee all serene?
Blest in perpetual Sabbath-day,
Without a veil between.

2 Assist me while I wander here,
Amidst a world of cares;
Incline my heart to pray with love,
And then accept my prayers.

3 Release my soul from every chain,
No more hell's captive led;
And pardon a repenting child,
For whom the Saviour bled.

4 Spare me, my God, O spare the soul
That gives it self to thee;
Take all that I possess below,
And give thyself to me.

5 Thy spirit, O my Father, give,
To be my guide and friend,
To light my way to ceaseless joys,
To Sabbaths without end.

Text Information
First Line: When, O dear Jesus, when shall I
Title: Lord's Day Evening
Author: Cennick
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1793
Topic: Lord's Day
Notes: Public Domain.
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