Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) 47. Early, my God, without delay

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Book of Worship (Rev. ed.)‎#47

Text:

Early, my God, without delay

1 Early, my God, without delay,
I haste to seek Thy face;
My thirsty spirit faints away,
Without Thy cheering grace.

2 I’ve seen Thy glory and Thy power
Through all Thy temple shine:
My God, repeat that heavenly hour,
That vision so divine.

3 Not all the blessings of a feast
Can please my soul so well,
As when Thy richer grace I taste,
And in Thy presence dwell.

4 Not life itself, with all its joys,
Can my best passions move,
Or raise so high my cheerful voice,
As Thy forgiving love.

Text Information
First Line:	Early, my God, without delay
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1870
Topic:	Delight in Worship; God: Benefactor; Praise: hymns of genearl praise; Worship: delight in (1 more...)
Notes:	Author from index: Watts