Absent from flesh! O blissful thought!

Verse 1

Absent from flesh! O blissful thought! What unknown joys this moment brings! Freed from the mischiefs sin has brought, From pains, and fears, and all their springs.

Verse 2

Absent from flesh! illustrious day! Surprising scene! triumphant stroke That rends the prison of my clay; And I can feel my fetters broke.

Verse 3

Absent from flesh! then rise, my soul, Where feet nor wings could never climb, Beyond the heavens, where planets roll, Measuring the cares and joys of time.

Verse 4

I go where God and glory shine, His presence makes eternal day: My all that's mortal I resign, For angels wait and point my way.