Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) 405. Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts

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Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts

405. Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts

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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 (3 more...)
Notes:	Author from index: Heginbotham