Retrospection

Verse 1

Sweet was the time when first I felt The Saviour's pardoning blood Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt, And bring me home to God.

Verse 2

Soon as the morn the light revealed, His praises tuned my tongue; And, when the evening shade prevailed, His love was all my song.

Verse 3

In prayer, my soul drew near the Lord, And saw his glory shine; And when I read his holy word, I called each promise mind.

Verse 4

Now, when the evening shade prevails, My soul in darkness mourns; And when the morn the light reveals, No light to me returns.

Verse 5

Rise, Saviour! help me to prevail, And make my soul thy care; I know thy mercy cannot fail, Let me that mercy share.