557 I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of I Father! in Thy mysterious presence kneeling, Of trust, and strength, and calmness from above. 2 Lord! we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow, And we will trust in each unknown to-morrow 3 In the heart's depths, a peace serene and holy 4 Now, Father! now in Thine own presence kneeling, 559 O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. I The roseate hues of early dawn, The brightness of the day, The crimson of the sunset sky, How fast they fade away: O for the pearly gates of heav'n! O for the golden floor! ||:0 for the Sun of Righteousness! That setteth nevermore !:|| 2 The highest hopes we cherish here, O for a heart that never sins, O for a soul washed white, 1:0 for a voice to praise our King, Nor weary day or night! :|| Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope, And grace to lead us higher; But there are perfectness and peace, Beyond our best desire: 3 O by Thy love and anguish, Lord, O by Thy life laid down, How fast they tire and faint: ||:Grant that we fall not from Thy How many a spot defiles the robe That wraps an earthly saint: grace, Nor cast away our crown !: 3 There is a spot where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; 4 There, there, on eagles' wings we soar, A-MEN. |