Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#459

459. Sweet was the time when first I felt

1 Sweet was the time when first I felt
The Saviour's pardoning blood
Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt,
And bring me home to God.

2 Soon as the morn the light reveal'd,
His praises tuned my tongue;
And when the evening shades prevail'd,
His love was all my song.

3 In prayer, my soul drew near the Lord,
And saw His glory shine;
And, when I read His holy word,
I call'd each promise mine.

4 Now when the evening shade prevails,
My soul in darkness mourns;
And when the morn the light reveals,
No light to me returns.

5 Now Satan threatens to prevail,
And make my soul his prey;
Yet, Lord, Thy mercies cannot fail,
Oh, come without delay!

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet was the time when first I felt
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Backsliding; Christians: their life and experience; Spiritual Declension; Lukewarmness; Self-Examination
• Notes: Author from index: Newton

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