A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#266

266. Hence from my soul, sad thoughts, be gone

1 Hence from my soul, sad thoughts, begone,
And leave me to my joys;
My tongue shall triumph in my God,
And make a joyful noise.

2 Darkness and doubts had veiled my mind,
And drowned my head in tears,
Till sovereign grace, with shining rays,
Dispelled my gloomy fears.

3 O what immortal joys I felt,
And raptures all divine,
When Jesus told me I was his,
And my Beloved mine!

4 In vain the tempter frights my soul,
And breaks my peace in vain;
One glimpse, dear Saviour, of thy face,
Revives my joys again.

Text Information

• First Line: Hence from my soul, sad thoughts, be gone
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Fruits of the Spirit: Joy

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