Church Book ‎#534

534. I love to steal awhile away

1 I love to steal awhile away
From every cumbering care,
And spend the hours of setting day
In humble, grateful prayer.

2 I love in solitude to shed
The penitential tear,
And all His promises to plead
Where none but God can hear.

3 I love to think on mercies past,
And future good implore,
And all my cares and sorrows cast
On Him whom I adore.

4 I love by faith to take a view
Of brighter scenes in heaven;
The prospect doth my strength renew,
While here by tempests driven.

5 Thus when life's toilsome day is o'er,
May its departing ray
Be calm as this impressive hour,
And lead to endless day.

Text Information

• First Line: I love to steal awhile away
• Author: Phoebe H. Brown (1826)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Private Devotion
• Notes: Alternate tune: #253 or #490

Tune Information

• Name: WOLVERHAMPTON
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Composer from index: R. Redhead