Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXXVI (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Thrice happy souls, who born from heaven Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy souls, who born from heaven,
Whilst yet they sojourn here,
Humbly begin their days with God,
And spend them in his fear!
2 So may our eyes with holy zeal
Prevent the dawning day;
And turn the sacred pages o’er,
And praise thy name and pray!
3 Midst hourly cares may love present
Its incense to thy throne;
And, while the world our hands employs,
Our hearts be thine alone!
4. As sanctified to noblest ends,
Be each refreshment sought;
And by each various providence,
Some wise instruction brought!
5 When to laborious duties call'd
Or by temptations try'd,
We'll seek the shelter of thy wings,
And in thy strength confide.
6 As different scenes of life arise,
Our grateful hearts would be
With thee, amidst the social band,
In solitude with thee.
7 At night we lean our weary heads
On thy paternal breast;
And, safely folded in thine arms,
Resign our powers to rest.
8 In solid pure delights, like these,
Let all my days be past;
Nor shall I then impatient wish,
Nor shall I fear the last. Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Fear; Evening hymns; Morning Hymns Scripture: Proverbs 23:17 Languages: English
Being the fear of God all the day long