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CCLXXI. O that I was as heretofore

1 O that I were as heretofore,
When warm in my first love!
I only liv'd my Lord t' adore,
And seek the things above.

2 Upon my head his candle shone,
And lavish of his grace,
With cords of love he drew me on,
And half unveil'd his face.

3 Butter and honey did I eat,
And lifted up on high,
I saw the clouds beneath my feet,
And rode upon the sky.

4 Far, far above all earthly things
Triumphantly I rode;
I soar'd to heav'n on eagles' wings,
And found, and talk'd with God.

5 Where am I now, from what a height
Of happiness cast down!
The glory swallow'd up in night,
And faded is the crown.

5 O God, thou art my home, my rest,
For which I sigh in pain,
How shall I 'scape into thy breast,
My Eden how regain?

Text Information

• First Line: O that I was as heretofore
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Lamentation

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