A New Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, from various authors—some entirely new (3rd Windsor Ed.) ‎#XIII

XIII. The Widow's Hymn

1 My head and stay is took away,
And I am left alone:
My husband dear, which was so near,
Is took away and gone.

2 It breaks my heart—Tis heard to part
With one who was so kind;
Where shall I go to tell my woe,
Or ease my tortur'ed mind.

3 In wisdom's ways we spent our days,
Much comfort we did find:
But he is gone, his glass is run,
And I am left behind.

4 Nought can i find to ease my mind,
In things which are below;
For earthly toys but vex my joys,
And aggravate my woe.

5 But I'll repair to Jesus, where
I'll ease my troubled breast;
To Christ above, who is my love,
And mine eternal rest.

6 And, Oh, that he would send for me,
And call my spirit home
To worlds of rest, among the bless'd,
Where troubles never come.

Text Information

• First Line: My head and stay is took away
• Title: The Widow's Hymn
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Notes: Public Domain.

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