Away from earth my spirit turns

Ray Palmer • English

Primary Scripture: John 6:51

Verse 1

Away from earth my spirit turns— Away from every transient good; With strong desire my bosom burns To feast on Heav’n’s diviner food.

Verse 2

Thou Savior, art the living bread, Thou wilt my every want supply; By Thee sustained, and cheered, and led, I’ll press thro’ dangers to the sky.

Verse 3

What tho’ temptations oft distress, And sin assails and breaks my peace; Thou wilt uphold, and save, and bless, And bid the storms of passion cease.

Verse 4

Then let me take Thy gracious hand, And walk beside Thee onward still; Till my glad feet shall safely stand, Forever firm, on Zion’s hill.

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