Devotional Songs ‎#161

161. In Closer Bonds to Thee

1 The day is gone, its light is past,
The shades of eve are falling fast,
And now, within this hallow'd place,
We meet, O Lord, to seek Thy face;
Shut out the world with all its care,
And while Thy name we breathe in pray'r,
May ev‘ry soul united be
In closer bonds of love to Thee.

2 A deeper work of grace we need,
And for that work Thy promise plead,
Thy word has said, and we believe
The things we ask, we shall receive.
On us the dew of blessing pour,
Reveal Thyself as oft before;
May ev‘ry soul united be
In closer bonds of love to Thee.

3 With living faith each heart inspire,
And kindle there devotion's fire,
That we may catch the songs that rise
From angel harps beyond the skies;
O King of kings! in pow’r descend,
And while before Thy throne we bend,
May ev‘ry soul united be
In closer bonds of love to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: The day is gone, its light is past
• Title: In Closer Bonds to Thee
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: May ev'ry soul united be
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1903
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [The day is gone, its light is past]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Notes: Public Domain.