The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) II.XI. I send the Joys of Earth away

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II.X

The Psalms of David‎#II.XI

II.XII

Text:

I send the Joys of Earth away

1 I send the Joys of Earth away,
Away ye Tempters of the Mind,
False as the smooth, deceitful Sea,
And empty as the whistling Wind.

2 Your Streams were floating me along
Down to the Gulf of black Despair,
And whilst I listen'd to your Song,
Your Streams had e'en convey'd me there.

3 Lord, I adore thy matchless Grace,
That warn'd me of that dark Abyss;
That drew me from those treach'rous Seas,
And bid me seek superior Bliss.

4 Now to the shining Realms above,
I stretch my Hands and glance my Eyes;
O for the Pinions of a Dove,
To bear me to the Upper Skies!

5 There, from the Bosom of my God,
Oceans of endless Pleasure roll;
There would I fix my last Abode,
And drown the sorrows of my Soul.

Text Information
First Line:	I send the Joys of Earth away
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1769
Topic:	Carnal Joys parted with; Earth and Heaven; Sensual Delights dangerous (2 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.