The Wings of a Dove

Verse 1

Had I the pinions of a dove, How would I fly away, To realms of light and joy and love, In portals of the day!

Chorus

O give me the wings of a dove, To fly and be at rest, To seek the bliss of Heav’n above Which those who find are blest.

Verse 2

Tho’ thru this weary world I tread, At morn, to God my friend, At noon, and e’er I seek my bed, My prayer shall still ascend.

Verse 3

O cast thy burden on the Lord, Whose goodness doth sustain; The tender mercies of thy God Shall ease thy load of pain.

Verse 4

So thou unmoved shalt pass along, Thru life’s short fleeting day, And carry in thy heart a song, Until the sunset ray.