The Psalms of David ‎#II.CXVII

II.CXVII. I cannot bear thy Absence, Lord

1 I cannot bear thy Absence, Lord,
My Life expires if Thou depart;
Be thou, my Heart, still near my God,
And Thou, my God, be near my Heart.

3 I was not born for Earth and Sin,
Nor can I live on Things so vile;
Yet I would stay my Father's Time,
And hope and wait for Heav'n a while.

3 Then, dearest Lord, in thine Embrace
Let me resign my fleeting Breath;
And, with a Smile upon my Face,
Pass the important Hour of Death.

Text Information

• First Line: I cannot bear thy Absence, Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Topic: Presence in Life and Death

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