Longing for Jesus

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The world is bright and life is gay

Author: Fred P. Morris
Tune: [The world is bright and life is gay]
Published in 1 hymnal

Audio files: MIDI

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1 The world is bright and life is gay,
My heart keeps longing for Jesus;
With pleasure thronging ev’ry day,
My heart keeps longing for Him.

Refrain:
I’m longing for Jesus now,
I’m longing for Jesus now,
Through ev’ry day, along the way,
My heart keeps longing for Him.

2 I sought for joy but all in vain,
My heart keeps longing for Jesus;
The world could give no lasting gain,
My heart keeps longing for Him. [Refrain]

3 When Jesus comes He satisfies,
My heart keeps longing for Jesus;
At His command each pleasure flies,
My heart keeps longing for Him. [Refrain]

4 This world can give no inward rest,
My heart keeps longing for Jesus;
‘Tis He alone who stands the test,
My heart keeps longing for Him. [Refrain]

Source: Alexander's Gospel Songs #96

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Author: Fred P. Morris

Born in Ballarat, Australia; died in Parkville, Australia Go to person page >

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First Line:	The world is bright and life is gay
Title:	Longing for Jesus
Author:	Fred P. Morris
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I'm longing for Jesus now
Copyright:	Public Domain