Author: James G. Deck Hymnal: Laudes Domini #190 (1888) First Line: Lord Jesus! when I think of thee Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus! when I think of thee,
Of all thy love and grace,
My spirit longs and fain would see
Thy beauty, face to face.
2 And though the wilderness I tread,
A barren, thirsty ground,
With thorns and briars overspread,
Where foes and snares abound;--
3 Yet in thy love such depths I see,
My soul o'erflows with praise--
Contents itself, while, Lord, to thee
A joyful song I raise.
4 My Lord, my Life, my Rest, my Shield,
My Rock, my Food, my Light;
Each thought of thee doth constant yield
Unchanging, fresh delight.
5 My Saviour, keep my spirit stayed,
Hard following after thee;
Till I, in robes of white arrayed,
Thy face in glory see. Topics: Christ Character of; Christ Example of; Christ Humanity of; Christ Life on the Earth; Christ Love of; Conformity Scripture: Psalm 16:8 Languages: English Tune Title: HUMMEL
"The King in his beauty"