Jesus, Beloved of My Heart

George D. Mackay • English

Primary Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:16

Verse 1

Jesus, Beloved of my heart, Thy grace I earnestly implore; Oh, if Thou wilt the gift impart, I’ll use it but to love Thee more.

Chorus

Let others dream of jewelled walls, Of golden cities fair to see; No glorious scene my soul enthralls, Where’er Thou art is heaven for me.

Verse 2

The brightest forms of earthly love Are dull beside Thine own to me; With wistful eyes I look above, And wonder when Thy face I’ll see.

Chorus

Let others dream of jewelled walls, Of golden cities fair to see; No glorious scene my soul enthralls, Where’er Thou art is heaven for me.

Verse 3

Tho’ Paradise has many joys, And flow’rs of beauty fair to see, Not gates of pearl nor angel’s voice Shall thrill my soul like love of Thee.

Chorus

Let others dream of jewelled walls, Of golden cities fair to see; No glorious scene my soul enthralls, Where’er Thou art is heaven for me.

Verse 4

Without Thee, no celestial light Shall shine to make my soul content; But with Thee this sad earth is bright, And glows with joy from heaven lent.

Chorus

Let others dream of jewelled walls, Of golden cities fair to see; No glorious scene my soul enthralls, Where’er Thou art is heaven for me.

Scripture References

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