Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#490

490. Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone

1 Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone,
Let my religious hours alone;
Fain would my eyes my Saviour see,
I wait a visit, Lord, from thee.

2 My heart grows warm with holy fire,
And kindles with a pure desire:
Come, my dear Jesus, from above,
And feed my soul with heavenly love.

3 Bless'd Jesus, what delicious fare!
How sweet thy entertainments are!
Never did angels taste above
Redeeming grace, and dying love.

4 Hail, great Immanuel, all divine,
In thee thy Father's glories shine;
Thou brightest, sweetest, fairest one,
That eyes have seen, or angels known.

Text Information

• First Line: Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: The Enjoyment of Christ; or, Delight in Worship; The Means of Grace: Public Worship
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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