No Peace But in the Favor of God

Verse 1

Oh, where is now that glowing love That marked our union with the Lord! Our hearts were fixed on things above, Nor could the world a joy afford.

Verse 2

Where is the zeal that led us then To make our Saviour's glory known, That freed us from the fear of men, And kept our eye on him alone?

Verse 3

Where are the happy seasons spent In fellowship with him we loved, The sacred joy, the sweet content, The blessedness that then we proved?

Verse 4

Behold, again we turn to thee, Oh, cast us not away, though vile; No peace we have, no joy we see, O Lord, our God, but in thy smile