Divine Hymns, or Spiritual Songs ‎#58

58. At the Meeting of Friends

1 Well met, dear friends in Jesus' name,
Come let us now rejoice,
While we our Savior's praise proclaim,
With cheerful hearts and voice.

2 But O! dear Jesus Lamb of God,
Send down the heavenly dove,
His graces to diffuse abroad,
To warm our hearts with love.

3 In vain dear Savior here we meet,
Except thy face we see;
Thy presence makes a heaven most sweet,
Whene'er we meet with thee.

4 A dungeon shews a heav'nly dawn,
When there with thee we dwell:
But when thy presence is withdrawn,
A palace proves a hell.

5 Then O! dear Jesus condescend
To meet us with a smile;
Thy spirit's quickning influence send,
And purge our hearts from guile--

6 That at the close each one may say,
""We meet not here in vain;
"For we have tasted heav'n to-day,
"Now could we more contain."

Text Information

• First Line: Well met dear friends in Jesus' name
• Title: At the Meeting of Friends
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1800
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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