Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#477a

477a. My God, the spring of all my joys

1 My God, the spring of all my joys,
The life of my delights,
The glory of my brightest days,
And comfort of my nights!

2 In darkest shades, if Thou appear,
My dawning is begun;
Thou art my soul's bright morning star,
And Thou my rising sun.

3 The opening heavens around me shine,
With beams of sacred bliss,
If Jesus shows His mercy mine,
And whispers I am His.

4 My soul would leave this heavy clay
At that transporting word;
Run up with joy the shining way,
To see and praise my Lord.

5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death,
I'd break through every foe;
The wings of love, and arms of faith,
Would bear me conqueror through.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, the spring of all my joys
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Assurance: Of Acceptance; Believer's (See also Christian Saints): Joy of; Christ: Morning Star; Communion: With God; The Christian Life: The Inner Life; Death: Fear of removed; Fear of death removed; Joy: In God; Joy: Of Believers; Star: Morning; Sun: Of Righteousness

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1732-1820
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal