Laudes Domini ‎#68

68. Retirement

1 Far from the world, O Lord, I flee,
From strife and tumult far;
From scenes where Satan wages still
His most successful war.

2 The calm retreat, the silent shade,
With prayer and praise agree;
And seem by thy great bounty made
For those who follow thee.

3 There, if thy Spirit touch the soul,
And grace her mean abode;
Oh! with what peace, and joy, and love,
She then communes with God.

4 Author and Guardian of my life!
Sweet Source of light divine,
And--all harmonious names in one--
My Saviour!--thou art mine!

Text Information

• First Line: Far from the world, O Lord, I flee
• Title: Retirement
• Author: William Cowper
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Communion of Saints: With God; Prayer and Invocation

Tune Information

• Name: FARRANT
• Composer: R. Farrant
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal