How sweet to leave the world awhile

Thomas Kelly • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 28:17

Verse 1

How sweet to leave the world awhile, And seek the presence of our Lord! Dear Saviour, on thy people smile, And come according to thy word.

Verse 2

From busy scenes we now retreat, That we may here converse with thee: Dear Lord, behold us at thy feet! Let this the gate of heaven be.

Verse 3

Chief of ten thousand, now appear, That we by faith may see thy face; O speak, that we thy voice may hear! And let thy presence fill this place.

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