The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#583

583. Sweet was the time when first I felt

1 Sweet was the time when first I felt
The Saviour's pardoning blood
Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt,
And bring me home to God.

2 Soon as the morn the light revealed,
His praises tuned my tongue;
And when the evening shades prevailed,
His love was all my song.

3 In prayer my soul drew near the Lord,
And saw his glory shine;
And when I read his holy word,
I called each promise mine.

4 But now, when evening shade prevails,
My soul in darkness mourns;
And when the morn the light reveals,
No light to me returns.

5 Rise, Lord, and help me to prevail;
O make my soul thy care!
I know thy mercy cannot fail;
Let me that mercy share.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet was the time when first I felt
• Author: John Newton
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Unfaithfulness Lamented

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Composer: Francis J. Haydn
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #639, 1075, or 117.