'Tis Better Felt than Told

H. R. Jeffrey • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Verse 1

Blest was the hour that heav’nly fire Lit up my darkened soul; A heavy load, by Jesus’ pow’r, Did from my bosom roll.

Chorus

While at the mercy-seat I knelt, My Lord I did behold; No tongue can tell the joy I felt— ’Tis better felt than told.

Verse 2

O blessed gift! From off the throne There came a living spark; A holy light within me shone, Where all before was dark.

Chorus

While at the mercy-seat I knelt, My Lord I did behold; No tongue can tell the joy I felt— ’Tis better felt than told.

Verse 3

O holy light! still shine on me Sweet rays of heav’nly love; Naught else but thee, oh, let me see, Till crowned in heav’n above.

Chorus

While at the mercy-seat I knelt, My Lord I did behold; No tongue can tell the joy I felt— ’Tis better felt than told.

Verse 4

Oh, let me feel, from day to day His presence still so near; A holy light to mark the way, While I shall sojourn here.

Chorus

While at the mercy-seat I knelt, My Lord I did behold; No tongue can tell the joy I felt— ’Tis better felt than told.

Scripture References

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