Ye hearts with joyful vigor warm

Verse 1

Ye hearts with youthful vigour warm, In smiling crowds, draw near; And turn from ev'ry mortal charm, A Saviour's voice to hear.

Verse 2

He, Lord of all the worlds on high, Stoops to converse with you; And lays his radiant glories by, Your friendship to pursue.

Verse 3

"The soul that longs to see my face, Is sure my love to gain; And those that early seek my grace, Shall never seek in vain."

Verse 4

What object, Lord, my soul should move, If once compar'd with thee? What beauty should command my love, Like what in Christ I see?

Verse 5

Away, ye false, delusive toys, Vain tempters of the mind! 'Tis here I fix my lasting choice, And here true bliss I find.