The Psalms of David ‎#H16.II

H16.II. Death to the Believer desirable

5 While on the verge of life I stand,
And view the scene on either hand,
My spirit struggles with my clay,
And longs to wing its flight away.

6 Where Jesus dwells my soul would be;
And faints my much-lov'd Lord to see;
Earth, twine no more about my heart,
For 'tis far better to depart.

7 Come, ye angelic envoys, come,
And lead the willing pilgrim home!
Ye know the way to Jesus' throne,
Source of my joys, and of your own.

8 That blissful interview, how sweet!
To fall transported at his feet!
Rais'd in his arms to see his face,
Thro' the full beamings of his grace!

9 As with a Seraph's voice to sing!
To fly as on a Cherub's wing!
Performing, with unweary'd hands,
The present Saviour's high commands.

10 Yet, with these prospects full in sight,
We'll wait thy signal for the flight;
For while thy service we pursue,
We find a heaven in all we do.

Text Information

• First Line: While on the verge of life I stand
• Title: Death to the Believer desirable
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16

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