Monday, October 18, 2010

Beautiful Hymn Lyrics (new to me)

These beautiful lyrics were sent to me today. This is one hymn I have never sung, and I don't think I have ever heard of it before.

How strange is Heavenly Love!
I never saw his face,
I never trod his courts above,
I have but known his grace,
Yet my affections cling
To his beloved side,
I feel He is my God, my King,
And I his ransomed bride.

How strong is Heavenly Love!
Stronger than ought below,
Though wide and wild my passions rove,
I will not let Him go;
What though I see Him not,
I feel the ardor burn,
He hath for me the victory wrought,
I love Him in return.

How sweet is Heavenly Love!
'Tis all in all to me,
I muse on Him in field and grove,
Or sailing o'er the sea.
I walk with Jesus here
Not lonely though alone,
Till in his presence I appear,
And know as I am known.

ANON.
(From Horatius Bonar's Lyra Consolations: or, Hymns for the Day of Sorrow & Weariness)