The Backslider: His Retrospect

Verse 1

O that I were as heretofore! When warm in my first love; I only live my God t'adore, And seek the things above!

Verse 2

Upon my head his candle shone, And lavish of his grace, With cords of love he drew me on, And half unveil'd his face.

Verse 3

Far, far above all earthly things Triumphantly I rode; I soar'd to heaven on eagles' wings, And found and talk'd with God.

Verse 4

Where am I now, from what a height Of happiness cast down! The glory swallow'd up in night, And faded is the crown.

Verse 5

O God, thou art my home, my rest, For which I sigh in pain! How shall I 'scape into thy breast, My Eden how regain?