Laudes Domini ‎#393

393. "He is precious"

1 Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts
O'er all thy graces rove,
How is my soul in transport lost,--
In wonder, joy and love!

2 Not softest strains can charm my ears,
Like thy beloved name;
Nor aught beneath the skies inspire
My heart with equal flame.

3 Where'er I look, my wondering eyes
Unnumbered blessings see;
But what is life, with all its bliss,
If once compared with thee?

4 Hast thou a rival in my breast?
Search, Lord, for thou canst tell
If aught can raise my passions thus,
Or please my soul so well.

5 No; thou art precious to my heart,
My portion and my joy:
For ever let thy boundless grace
My sweetest thoughts employ.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts
• Title: "He is precious"
• Author: O. Heginbotham
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Communion of Saints: With Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ARMENIA
• Composer: S. B. Pond
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major