The New Christian Hymnal ‎#337

337. When I Can Read My Title Clear

1. When I can read my title clear
To mansions in the skies,
I bid farewell to ev'ry fear,
And wipe my weeping eyes,...
And wipe my weeping eyes.

2. Should earth against my soul engage,
And hellish darts be hurled,
Then I can smile at Satan's rage,
And face a frowning world,...
And face a frowning world.

3. Let cares like a wild deluge come,
And storms of sorrow fall;
May I but safely reach my home,
My God, my heav'n, my all,...
My God, my heav'n, my all.

4. There shall I bathe my weary soul
In seas of heav'nly rest,
And not a wave of trouble roll
Across my peaceful breast,...
Across my peaceful breast.

Text Information

• First Line: When I can read my title clear
• Title: When I Can Read My Title Clear
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Future Life: Death and Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: MILES LANE
• Composer: William Shrubsole (1785, adapt)
• Meter: C M
• Incipit: 51112 32135 65432
• Key: B♭ Major