Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#657

657. In Sweet Communion, Lord, with Thee

1 In sweet communion, Lord, with thee
I constantly abide;
my hand thou holdest in thine own
to keep me near thy side.

2 Thy counsel through my earthly way
shall guide me and control,
and then to glory afterward
thou wilt receive my soul.

3 Whom have I, Lord, in heav'n but thee,
to whom my thoughts aspire?
And, having thee, on earth is naught
that I can yet desire.

4 Though flesh and heart should faint and fail,
the Lord will ever be
the strength and portion of my heart,
my God eternally.

5 To live apart from God is death,
'tis good his face to seek;
my refuge is the living God,
his praise I long to speak.

Text Information

• First Line: In sweet communion, Lord, with thee
• Title: In Sweet Communion, Lord, with Thee
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73:23-28
• Topic: The Christian Life: Love for God; Communion with Christ and God; Longing for Christ and God
• Source: The Psalter, 1912

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FLAVIAN
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Day's Psalter, 1562