Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#405

405. Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts

1 Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts
O’er all Thy graces rove,
How is my soul in transport lost--
In wonder, joy, and love!

2 Not softest strains can charm mine ears,
Like Thy belovéd name,
Nor aught beneath the skies inspire,
My heart with equal flame.

3 Where’er I look, my wond'ring eyes
Unnumber'd blessings see;
But what is life, with all its bliss,
If once compared to Thee?

4 When nature faints, around my bed
Let Thy bright glories shine;
And death shall all his terrors lose
In raptures so divine.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: Precious; Christ: Love to; Christians: their life and experience; Happiness: of fellowship with God and Christ; Love: To Christ; Preciousness of Christ
• Notes: Author from index: Heginbotham

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