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I send the joys of earth away

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Vestry Harp #d88 (1858)

I send the joys of earth away

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The American Seaman's Hymn Book #d95 (1826)

I send the joys of earth away

Hymnal: The Brick Church Hymns, Designed for the Use of Social Prayer Meetings and Families, selected from the most approved authors #95 (1823) Meter: 8.8.8.8

I send the joys of earth away

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for the use of social religious meetings, and for private devotions 2d ed. #97 (1828) Languages: English

I send the joys of earth away

Hymnal: Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music #104a (1826)

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #105 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: I send the joys of earth away Lyrics: 1 I send the joys of earth away; Away, ye tempters of the mind, False as the smooth deceitful sea, And empty as the whistling wind. 2 Your streams were floating me along Down the gulf of dark despair, And whilst I listened to your song, Your streams had e’en conveyed me there. 3 Lord, I adore thy matchless grace, That warned me of that dark abyss, That drew me from those treacherous seas, And bade me seek superior bliss. 4 Now to the shining realms above I stretch my hands and glance my eyes; O for the pinions of a dove To bear me to the upper skies; 5 There from the bosom of my God Oceans of endless pleasure roll; There would I fix my last abode, And drown the sorrows of my soul. Topics: Christ Salvation Through Him Languages: English