The Voice of Praise ‎#21

21. Early, my God, without delay

1 Early, my God, without delay,
I haste to seek thy face;
My thirsty spirit faints away,
Without thy cheering grace.

2 I've seen thy glory and thy power
Through all thy temple shine;
My God, repeat that heavenly hour--
That vision so divine.

3 Not all the blessings of a feast
Can please my soul so well,
As when thy richer grace I taste,
And in thy presence dwell.

4 Not life itself, with all its joys,
Can my best passions move;
Or raise so high my cheerful voice,
As thy forgiving love.

5 Thus till my last expiring day,
I'll bless my God and King;
Thus will I lift my hands to pray,
And tune my lips to sing.

Text Information

• First Line: Early, my God, without delay
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 63
  ;
  Psalm 68:24
  ;
  Psalm 88:13
  ;
  Psalm 119:147
• Topic: Being of God: Existence; Glory and Power

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