Church Book ‎#47

47. Away from every mortal care

1 Away from every mortal care,
Away from earth, our souls retreat;
We leave this worthless world afar,
And wait and worship near Thy seat.

2 Lord, in the temples of Thy grace,
We bow before Thee and adore;
We view the glories of Thy face,
And learn the wonders of Thy power.

3 Whilst here our various wants we mourn,
United prayers ascend on high;
And faith expects a sure return
Of blessings in variety.

4 Father! my soul would still abide;
Or, if my feet must hence depart,
Still keep me, Father, near Thy side,
Still keep Thy dwelling in my heart.

Text Information

• First Line: Away from every mortal care
• Author: Watts (1700, a.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: Public Worship
• Notes: Alternate tune #201 #336 or #366

Tune Information

• Name: HURSLEY
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Source from index: Lutheran, Har. W. H. Monk