A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#CXI

CXI. Absence from GOD

1 O thou, whose tender mercy hears
Contrition's humble cry:
Whose hand, indulgent, wipes the tears
From sorrow's weeping eye.

2 See, low before the throne of grace
We wretched wand'rer mourn!
Thyself hast bid me seek thy face,
Thyself hast said, return!

3 And shall my guilty fears prevail
To drive us from thy feet?
Thy word of promise cannot fail,
My tow'r of safe retreat.

4 Absent from thee, my guide, my light,
Without one cheering ray;
Through dangers, fears, and gloomy night,
How desolate my way!

5 O shine on this benighted heart,
With beams of mercy shine;
And let thy Spirit's voice impart
A taste of joys divine.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou, whose tender mercy hears
• Title: Absence from GOD
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Topic: The Christian Life

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