A Selection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#XXX

XXX. The Joys of Heaven

1 Come, LORD, and warm each languid heart,
Inspire each lifeless tongue;
And let the joys of heaven impart
Their influ'nce to our song.

2 Then to the shining seats of bliss
The wings of faith shall soar,
And all the charms of paradise
Our raptur'd thoughts explore.

3 Pleasures unsully'd flourish there,
Beyond the reach of time;
Not blooming Eden smil'd so fair
In all her flow'ry prime.

4 Sorrow and pain, and ev'ry care,
And discord there shall cease;
And perfect joy and love sincere
Adorn the realms of peace.

5 The soul, from sin for ever free,
shall mourn its pow'r no more;
But cloth'd in spotless purity,
Redeeming love adore.

6 There shall the followers of the Lamb,
Join in immortal songs;
And endless honours to his name
Employ their tuneful tongues.

7 LORD, tune our hearts to praise and love
Our feeble notes inspire;
Till in thy blissful courts above
We join th' angelic choir.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, LORD, and warm each languid heart
• Title: The Joys of Heaven
• Author: Steel
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Before Sermon

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