The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2357

2357. Here from the World We Turn

1. Here from the world we turn, Jesus to seek;
Here may His loving voice tenderly speak!
Jesus, our dearest Friend, while at Thy feet we bend,
O let Thy smile descend! ’Tis Thee we seek.

2. Come, holy Comforter, Presence divine,
Now in our longing hearts graciously shine;
O for Thy mighty power! O for a blessèd shower,
Filling this hallowed hour with joy divine!

3. Savior, Thy work revive; here may we see
Those who are dead in sin quickened by Thee;
Come to our hearts tonight, make every burden light;
Cheer Thou our waiting sight; we long for Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Here from the world we turn, Jesus to seek
• Title: Here from the World We Turn
• Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby (1877)
• Language: English
• Source: Gospel Music, by Robert Lowry (New York: Biglow & Main Company, 1877)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: CAMBRIA, Welsh melody, Bristol Tune Book, 1876

Tune Information

• Name: [Here from the world we turn]
• Composer: William Howard Doane
• Incipit: 17656 51232 17656
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain